Dismiss Mary Hassell, Senior Coroner for Inner North London

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

The religious tradition of both Jews and Muslims demands that the dead should be buried as soon as possible. All coroners do their best to respect that obligation, with one exception. Mary Hassell has steadfastly refused.

The Chief Rabbi stresses the pain for a Jewish family if burial's delayed.

Extracts from the Chief Rabbi's letter to the Lord Chancellor:

..... I have received copies of correspondence between Ms Hassell and a Jewish communal organisation, the Adath Yisrael Burial Society, and I have been extremely troubled by Ms Hassell’s stated position.

... she has made clear that she will not expedite the burial of a Jewish or Muslim person, even in cases where it is possible to do so.

Why it was rejected

It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.

We can't accept petitions about appointments, which includes calling for someone to be sacked.

Timeline

26 Jan 2018	Petition opened for signatures
1 Feb 2018	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 1 Feb 2018

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