Perinatal Mortality: Coroners
2026-06-09 · Department of Health and Social Care · HL815 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend that the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation will fulfil, in whole or in part, their obligations under Section 4 of the Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) Act 2019.
Answer
The independent investigation in National Health Service maternity and neonatal care led by Baroness Amos set out in its terms of reference that it will look to understand the potential role of coroners in the investigation of late term stillbirths and id...