Reform
Owing to dissatisfaction with the current system, and in particular because of perceived failures to arrest the murder spree of Harold Shipman, proposals have been made for reform. A draft bill was published on 12 June 2006. The principle draft reforms are:
- Greater rights of bereaved people to contribute to coroners' investigations;
- A new office of chief coroner to lead and supervise practice;
- Full-time coroners with new district boundaries;
- Broader investigatory powers for coroners;
- Improved medical support for coroners' investigation and decision making;
- Vesting of treasure jurisdiction in the new office of treasure coroner with national responsibility.
Read more about this topic: Inquests In England And Wales
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