Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 8015

Coroners

Tabled: 8 October 2024
Answered: 16 October 2024

Question

Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst

ConservativeSolihull West and Shirley

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent steps her Department has taken to help tackle delays at Coroners’ Courts.

Answer

Alex Davies-Jones
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...

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