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.