{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/771896.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":771896,"attributes":{"action":"End unnecessary delays in releasing the deceased in Birmingham coroner services","background":"We call for faster release of deceased in Birmingham coroner services. Delays cause deep distress, especially for families needing prompt religious burial. We urge use of CT/MRI scanning to reduce delays and ensure dignity, compassion and timely funerals.","additional_details":"We call on Birmingham City Council and coroner services to reduce unnecessary delays in releasing deceased individuals. These delays cause severe distress and can conflict with religious burial requirements. We request a review of procedures, improved communication with bereaved families, and greater use of CT/MRI post-mortem scanning to reduce invasive delays. Families deserve dignity, transparency, and timely release of loved ones during bereavement.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2026-06-05T14:07:47.732Z","updated_at":"2026-06-26T13:36:52.496Z","rejected_at":"2026-06-26T13:36:52.500Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-06-05T14:12:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"local","details":"We can’t accept petitions that call for action at a local level.\r\n\r\nYou could ask your MP to take action on your concerns about this issue, including by asking them to present a public (paper) petition about this.\r\n\r\nYou can find contact details for your local MP here: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP\r\n\r\nAnd you can find out how to ask your MP to present a public (paper) petition here: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/sign-a-petition/paper-petitions/\r\n\r\nYou could also raise your issue with a local councillor who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them: https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}