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A look at the Notification of Deaths Regulations 2019

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Published on: 29 July 2019

Published by a LexisNexis Corporate Crime expert

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Original news
What do these Regulations require?
Why are these regulations being introduced?
How does this compare to current practice and guidance issued by the Chief Coroner?
What practical impact will this have on those advising in relation to coroners’ inquests?
What other future developments impacting coroners’ inquests can practitioners expect in the future?
Medical examiners
Stillbirths
Funding

Article summary

Corporate Crime analysis: Ali Cloak, senior associate at Royds Withy King, considers the key provisions of the Notification of Deaths Regulations 2019, SI 2019/1112 and likely practical implications on coronial procedure as well as future developments.

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