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Content warnings for infant mortality

EDM (Early Day Motion) 843: tabled on 25 February 2025

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 13 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes with concern the lack of content warnings in film and television broadcasting relating to infant mortality; recognises that adequate trigger warnings exist in other fields including violent scenes, sexual assault, drug and alcohol use, tobacco products, foul language, yet a subject as distressing as infant mortality is rarely addressed; further notes that simply labelling it with trauma, grief or death as a content warning is insufficient and that it should clearly specify if it involves an infant to ensure clarity; and calls for the Government to review these warnings, ensuring that content and trigger warnings are proportionate and allow viewers to make informed choices.