Matt Tee in Press Gazette on reporting deaths

Reporting death: A reflection of a society that cares or needless bothering of bereaved families?

The official review of the aftermath of last year’s Manchester Arena attack, which is due for publication this month, includes an examination of media behaviour.

As chairman of the review, Lord Kerslake would be ready to acknowledge most journalists treated affected families respectfully, but the swirl of information and speculation on social media in the aftermath of the fatal attack left the press in a difficult situation.

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Information for the public on reporting deaths and inquests
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