Petition · past parliament
Media to stop showing images of Jimmy Savile when publishing reports
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
Everyone is aware of Jimmy Savile's face. To spare his many victims and the general public the countless photographs being published, we ask if all reports and further news block further images of his face being shown
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is an editorial decision for media organisations.
Timeline
| 27 Feb 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Feb 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
29 Feb 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.