Petition · Ministry of Justice
Require inquests into the death of a child by suicide to be private
Closed
3,030 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the government to change law in relation to the death of a child by suicide. We think that all inquests involving these children should be conducted privately, shielded from the public and the media.
Any media publications should only be with the consent of the parent and follow Samaritans guidelines.
If the media have access to this information, they can publish articles which can cause immense distress to family, friends, and the wider community. No family should have to endure this.
If the media have access to this information, they can publish articles which can cause immense distress to family, friends, and the wider community. No family should have to endure this.
Timeline
| 1 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,030
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
1 Apr 2025
Closed
1 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 30 Jul 2026.