The National Union of Journalists is fighting to protect reporters’ rights at inquests in response to a new Coroners’ Bill – which could increase reporting restrictions.

The bill could allow a senior coroner to prohibit the publication of the name of the deceased or any interested person, and also any information which could lead to the identification of the deceased.

Editors have already voiced concerns over plans to give coroners the power to impose reporting restrictions at inquests in England and Wales.