Petition · Ministry of Justice
Ban publishing information about people accused of crimes until proven guilty
Closed
53 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the government to prevent the names and photos of people accused of crimes from being released until they are proven guilty. I do not think that newspapers should be allowed to put people’s jobs and safety at risk.
People arrested for crimes may be innocent. I think their lives could be ruined if information is published about them. Their family and children could also be put in danger.
Timeline
| 4 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
53
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
4 Feb 2025
Closed
4 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.