Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 17416

Coroners and Forensic Science: Finance

Tabled: 2 December 2024

Answered: 6 December 2024

Named Day

Question

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

Alex Davies-Jones

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,...

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