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Coroners

Commons · Question 8016 · Tabled 8 Oct 2024 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 16 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Neil Shastri-Hurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent steps her Department has taken to reduce regional variations in the services provided by coroners.

Answer

Answered by Alex Davies-Jones, 16 Oct 2024

It is important that the inquest process is as swift and efficient as possible to avoid additional distress for bereaved families at such a difficult time in their lives. Whilst the Ministry of Justice is responsible for coroner law and policy, the Depart...