The Coroners (Amendment) Rules 1980 first provided Coroners with the power to report matters to a person or authority who is able to take action to prevent the recurrence of similar fatalities. Read more about The Coroners (Amendment) Rules 1980 first provided Coroners with the power to report matters to a person or authority who is able to take action to prevent the recurrence of similar fatalities.
The Select Committee on Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform reported that a proposal for civil registration reform was not an appropriate subject for a regulatory reform order. Read more about The Select Committee on Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform reported that a proposal for civil registration reform was not an appropriate subject for a regulatory reform order.
A Fundamental Review of Death Certification and Investigation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland took place in the wake of the Shipman scandal, the deaths caused by Beverley Allitt, and the deaths of "heart babies" at Bristol Royal Infirmary. It considered death certification and the coroner's jurisdiction, identified weaknesses in the death certification process, and made recommendations. Read more about A Fundamental Review of Death Certification and Investigation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland took place in the wake of the Shipman scandal, the deaths caused by Beverley Allitt, and the deaths of "heart babies" at Bristol Royal Infirmary. It considered death certification and the coroner's jurisdiction, identified weaknesses in the death certification process, and made recommendations.
NHS England and NHS Wales began to implement medical examiner systems whereby all deaths would be independently scrutinised by medical examiners if they are not referred to the coroner. Read more about NHS England and NHS Wales began to implement medical examiner systems whereby all deaths would be independently scrutinised by medical examiners if they are not referred to the coroner.
In the Review of Fatal Accident Inquiry Legislation 2009, it was found that the sheriff courts in Scotland were "intimidating" and tended "to have an adversarial atmosphere." Read more about In the Review of Fatal Accident Inquiry Legislation 2009, it was found that the sheriff courts in Scotland were "intimidating" and tended "to have an adversarial atmosphere."
In the Third Report of the Shipman Inquiry, Dame Janet Smith considered that the death certification process should include a brief summary of the deceased's recent medical history and the chain of events leading to death. The forms she proposed for use contained a box in which the doctor could express an opinion as to the cause of death. Read more about In the Third Report of the Shipman Inquiry, Dame Janet Smith considered that the death certification process should include a brief summary of the deceased's recent medical history and the chain of events leading to death. The forms she proposed for use contained a box in which the doctor could express an opinion as to the cause of death.
In the Third Report of the Shipman Inquiry, Dame Janet Smith noted that an inquest should solely focus on answering who the deceased was; how, when and where the deceased came by his death; and the particulars for the time being required by the Registration Act to be registered concerning the death. Read more about In the Third Report of the Shipman Inquiry, Dame Janet Smith noted that an inquest should solely focus on answering who the deceased was; how, when and where the deceased came by his death; and the particulars for the time being required by the Registration Act to be registered concerning the death.
In the Third Report of the Shipman Inquiry, Dame Janet Smith noted that the system of death certification which had operated during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s was not working well and was in need of radical reform. Read more about In the Third Report of the Shipman Inquiry, Dame Janet Smith noted that the system of death certification which had operated during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s was not working well and was in need of radical reform.
R v HM Coroner for the Western District of Somerset ex parte Middleton considered the inquest investigation required when Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights (the right to life) is engaged. Read more about R v HM Coroner for the Western District of Somerset ex parte Middleton considered the inquest investigation required when Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights (the right to life) is engaged.
The Penrose Inquiry investigated into the deaths of Eileen O'Hara and the Reverend David Black, a fatal accident which had been sought in a previous judicial review. Read more about The Penrose Inquiry investigated into the deaths of Eileen O'Hara and the Reverend David Black, a fatal accident which had been sought in a previous judicial review.