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Coroners

The Coroners Rules 1984 have been amended to strengthen coroners' powers to make reports to prevent future deaths and to introduce a new rule concerning the supply of information to LSCBs. The changes came into effect on 17 July 2008.

Guidance for coroners on changes to Rule 43: Coroner reports to prevent future deaths (PDF 19KB)

Guidance for coroners and LSCBs on the supply of information concerning the death of children (PDF 17KB)