Closed petition Ban publishing information about people accused of crimes until proven guilty

I want the government to prevent the names and photos of people accused of crimes from being released until they are proven guilty. I do not think that newspapers should be allowed to put people’s jobs and safety at risk.

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People arrested for crimes may be innocent. I think their lives could be ruined if information is published about them. Their family and children could also be put in danger.

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53 signatures

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Date closed 4 August 2025
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