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

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.

260 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Last 24 hours signatures
1
Signature Deadline
Monday 3rd August 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 427

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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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