Petition · Ministry of Justice
Ban naming of suspects unless guilt is proven
Closed
52 signatures
What the petition asks
Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights ensures the right to a fair trial. To uphold the "innocent until proven guilty" principle, a new law should ban the naming of suspects before conviction, regardless of case severity or media pressure.
We think this will protect fairness and justice for all.
I want the government to ban publishing suspect names during proceedings to protect those who may be innocent. If a suspect is named and later found not guilty, their reputation and future can be ruined by a trial in the court of public opinion.
I want the government to ban publishing suspect names during proceedings to protect those who may be innocent. If a suspect is named and later found not guilty, their reputation and future can be ruined by a trial in the court of public opinion.
Timeline
| 14 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
52
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
14 Feb 2025
Closed
14 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.