Written questions

Coroners and Forensic Science: Finance

Commons · Question 17416 · Tabled 2 Dec 2024 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 6 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by Darren Paffey

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that there is adequate (a) funding and (b) support for (i) forensic investigation teams and (ii) coroner services to help minimise delays.

Answer

Answered by Alex Davies-Jones, 6 Dec 2024

It is important that the death investigation 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,...