This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Develop code of ethics/law to stop public from sharing photos of fatal accidents
The taking of photos by members of the public of catastrophic fatal or severe injury events is inhumane and insensitive. Mainstream media are governed by code of ethics which should be replicated by social media & it's users. Deceased, injured & their families have a right to dignity and privacy.
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