P2-70 Response Under Consideration AI-assessed

Chief Coroner review practice consistency

Recommendation

The Chief Coroner should review the difference in practice between coronial areas as soon as possible to ensure that: All coroners are informed of the findings of this Inquiry. All coroners are aware of the prevalence of offending by David Fuller against deceased people who were formally under the control of the coroner. All coroners understand the importance of a consistent approach to ensuring the security and dignity of deceased people who are under their control. This is likely to require guidance from the Chief Coroner to ensure that there is a consistent approach nationally, and it should be considered an area for further training for all coroners and their staff.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to the Government Interim Update in December 2025, the Ministry of Justice reports that the Chief Coroner has been briefed on the Fuller Inquiry findings and is working on guidance to ensure a consistent approach across coronial areas. According to the Government Interim Update in December 2025, this includes awareness of David Fuller's offending and the importance of consistency.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, questions-statements.parliament.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
Jurisdiction
England
Response
Under Consideration
Under Consideration Ministry of Justice
01 Dec 2025

This recommendation is under consideration.

Progress Timeline
Official Report
01 Dec 2025

Under consideration. The government will continue to work on its response to the recommendations and provide a full response to the Fuller inquiry phase 2 report by summer 2026. (Source: Interim update on government progress in responding to the Fuller inquiry phase 2 report, December 2025)

Source
Report Fuller Inquiry Phase 2 Report 15 Jul 2025
Responsible Bodies
Ministry of Justice Primary
Recommendation age 0.7 yr
Last formal update 01 Dec 2025