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Closed Make it illegal to publish personal details from an inquest without consent

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Make it illegal for the media or anyone to publish personal details from any form of inquest without the direct consent of the individual or individuals family.

The media have the ability to publish most things from an inquest without consent. This is includes name, age and address. This can open the individual or individuals family to possible harassment and risk.

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    This petition will stay open until 8 December 2020.