Require inquests into the death of a child by suicide to be private
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.
Signatures
3,030
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 3,030/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 3,030/100,000
- 01 OCT 2025Petition closedFinal total: 3,030 signatures
- 01 APR 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
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.