Petitions/Media companies to be restricted from attending inquests not of public interest
StatusClosed
Opened11 Mar 2025
Closes11 Sept 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We think the media should be restricted from attending inquests, particularly when they involve sensitive cases, as families deserve the right to privacy during such difficult times. We feel that respecting the wishes of grieving relatives is crucial, and media intrusion can exacerbate their trauma.

We think the government should enact a law that prohibits the media from attending inquests involving sensitive information, particularly when families have explicitly requested no media involvement. Such legislation could safeguard the privacy and emotional well-being of families during some of their most vulnerable moments. By prioritising the wishes of the grieving, the law could ensure that the focus remains on the investigation and not on media sensationalism.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Chris Evans
1Chris Evans MP
Caerphilly
2
Liam Conlon
2Liam Conlon MP
Beckenham and Penge
1
Baggy Shanker
3Baggy Shanker MP
Derby South
1
Greg Smith
4Greg Smith MP
Mid Buckinghamshire
1
Richard Fuller
5Richard Fuller MP
North Bedfordshire
1
Dr Ellie Chowns
6Dr Ellie Chowns MP
North Herefordshire
1
Dr Al Pinkerton
7Dr Al Pinkerton MP
Surrey Heath
1
Heidi Alexander
8Heidi Alexander MP
Swindon South
1
Mr Paul Kohler
9Mr Paul Kohler MP
Wimbledon
1
John Lamont
10John Lamont MP
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
1
Media companies to be restricted from attending inquests not of public interest — Petitions