Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Automatic reporting restrictions for witnesses/victims under the age of 18
Closed
122 signatures
What the petition asks
My son was 15 when he was attacked by a gang ranging ages of 14-22 years.
My son was not granted anonymity but the minors charged with GBH were.
Therefore my son’s name, our address and photographs appeared in the papers shortly after this life threatening assault.
My son was not granted anonymity but the minors charged with GBH were.
Therefore my son’s name, our address and photographs appeared in the papers shortly after this life threatening assault.
It is wrong that victims who are under 18 years are not afforded automatic protections from exposure in the press.
Victims of crime should be afforded the same or even greater protection from public exposure.
Victims of crime should be afforded the same or even greater protection from public exposure.
Timeline
| 19 Mar 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Sep 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
122
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
19 Mar 2021
Closed
19 Sep 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.