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,...