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52: Reasons if examination not authorised

From The Royal Liverpool Children’s Inquiry — Full Report (HC 12-II), published 30 January 2001.

Recommendation

If a decision is made not to authorise a post mortem examination, Coroners shall notify the next of kin of that decision and give sufficient reasons for the decision.

Jurisdiction: UK-wide
Page: 354
Reference: Chapter 9, 56. Recommendations for Coroners

Government response

No government response to this recommendation is on the record yet.

Delivery

No statement on delivery from the addressee has been found in the sources searched (last checked 27 February 2026). This is separate from the response above.

Source

Inquiry Alder Hey Inquiry
Report The Royal Liverpool Children’s Inquiry — Full Report (HC 12-II) 30 Jan 2001
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Themes and tags

Coroner family information gaps Patient dignity and privacy Staff training and development
Recommendation made 25.7 years ago