Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Make inquests private so only family can attend
Closed
240 signatures
What the petition asks
I lost my son over a year ago, he was found dead aged 24, I have struggled to come to turns with this, and knowing that the inquest is open to the public and the press has not helped the grieving process. I am sure a lot of people who have faced the same situation feel the same way.
I feel that the Government should make Inquests private. That inquest should not be an open court for the press to be able to attend and report on what happened to someone when they have died, this is a private matter. The families who have lost a love one, have suffered enough without having to deal with public opinion.
Timeline
| 5 Oct 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Apr 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
240
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
5 Oct 2021
Closed
5 Apr 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.