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Require inquests into the death of a child by suicide to be private

Submitted by Charlene Magdalene Abdul on Thursday 16th January 2025

Published on Tuesday 1st April 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Wednesday 1st October 2025

Signatures: 3,030

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Access ~ Change ~ change law ~ Child ~ Children ~ Friends ~ Law ~ Media ~ Parent ~ Publish ~ Samaritans

Petition Action

Require inquests into the death of a child by suicide to be private

Petition Details

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.

Additional Information

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.


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