Make it a specific criminal offence not to notify the authorities of a death

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closedMinistry of JusticeOpened 3 February 2026Closed 3 August 2026

Background

I would like it to become a specific criminal offence to not report a dead body or a death if you are in the company of said individual when they pass or if you are aware of one.

Additional details

Clear laws must require anyone aware of a death to notify authorities immediately, with serious consequences for neglect or deception, to protect the vulnerable and ensure dignity in death.

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Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 752218.