Petition · Ministry of Justice

Ban publication of emergency service worker names convicted of minor offences

Closed 38 signatures

What the petition asks

Change the law to ban publishing the names of emergency service workers who are convicted of minor offences. We believe names should only be disclosed for sexual offences or crimes against minors.

Publishing the offence, not the name, could keep the public informed and maintain trust in our emergency service workers, whilst protecting workers and their families. Publishing the names of emergency service workers convicted for minor offences could cause lifelong stigma, harm families, and prevent rehabilitation. We believe only serious crimes against vulnerable people require naming.

Timeline

12 Nov 2025 Petition opened for signatures
12 May 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 38
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 12 Nov 2025
Closed 12 May 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.