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Ban doctors from making decisions to make do not resuscitate (DNR) orders

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openDepartment of Health and Social Careby Julie McCavittOpened 5 May 2026

Background

Ban doctors from making decisions not to attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A DNR order should only be put in place by a person themselves or by their family who have the power to do so. Make doctors request a court order to otherwise make a DNR order.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Bathgate and LinlithgowKirsteen Sullivan
10
East Kilbride and StrathavenJoani Reid
2
Edinburgh SouthIan Murray
2
Airdrie and ShottsKenneth Stevenson
2
East WiltshireDanny Kruger
1
Ellesmere Port and BromboroughJustin Madders
1
IpswichJack Abbott
1
North East HampshireAlex Brewer
1
Portsmouth NorthAmanda Martin
1
Rochester and StroodLauren Edwards
1
Ruislip, Northwood and PinnerDavid Simmonds
1
South RibbleMr Paul Foster
1
Dundee CentralChris Law
1
Glasgow NorthMartin Rhodes
1
Bradford EastImran Hussain
1
LivingstonGregor Poynton
1
Brent WestBarry Gardiner
1
Brentwood and OngarAlex Burghart
1
ChorleySir Lindsay Hoyle
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 763646.