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Develop code of ethics/law to stop public from sharing photos of fatal accidents

Rejected 18 signatures

What the petition asks

The taking of photos by members of the public of catastrophic fatal or severe injury events is inhumane and insensitive. Mainstream media are governed by code of ethics which should be replicated by social media & it's users. Deceased, injured & their families have a right to dignity and privacy.
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/voices/opinions/2017/12/19/express--star-comment-cruel-reaction-to-birmingham-horror-crash-is-sickening/

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We understand that you're concerned about people sharing photos of fatal accidents on social media, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.


Timeline

19 Dec 2017 Petition opened for signatures
21 Dec 2017 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 18
Status Rejected
Rejected 21 Dec 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.