Petition · Ministry of Justice

Create a formal appeal process for Coroners’ inquests

Open for signatures 194 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to introduce legislation creating a clear right of appeal against Coroners’ inquest conclusions, allowing families to challenge findings where there are errors of law, procedure, or failures to properly examine state involvement or evidence.
At present, there is no effective way for families to challenge Coroners’ inquest conclusions, short of judicial review or with the Attorney General’s consent, even where there are serious errors, procedural failings, or failures to properly examine state involvement. We believe this leaves families without accountability or redress and risks public confidence in the inquest system, particularly in deaths involving detention, healthcare, or state care.

Timeline

20 Feb 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 194
Status Open for signatures
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 20 Feb 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.