{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/758380.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":758380,"attributes":{"action":"Stop the government from banning under 16's using social media","background":"Don't ban under 16's from using social media platforms","additional_details":"It removes access to mental health support, A blanket ban treats all young people as irresponsible, even though many use social media safely, creatively, and responsibly,It harms freedom of expression,Parental tools already exist,It treats symptoms, not causes, It fails to prepare teens for adulthood,","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2026-01-23T15:22:30.358Z","updated_at":"2026-02-20T10:42:21.196Z","rejected_at":"2026-02-20T10:42:21.198Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-01-23T16:41:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: \"Do not ban social media for under 16s\" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/757233"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}