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Coroners statistics 2024: England and Wales
The Coroners statistics for England and Wales for 2024 were published on 8 May 2025. These show a decrease in the number of deaths reported to Coroners in 2024; 31% of all registered deaths were reported; 11% increase in deaths in state detention; post-mortem examinations were carried out in 46% of all deaths reported; inquests…
Man charged with 64 offences in funeral home probe
SOURCE: BBC News A man has been charged with 64 offences after a major investigation into a funeral directors in Hull in which police removed 35 bodies and a quantity of ashes. Humberside Police began its inquiry into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors after a report of “concern for care of the deceased” in March last…
New Medical Examiner Process Causing Delays
SOURCE: BBC News Derbyshire Funeral directors say new legislation requiring senior doctors in England and Wales to independently scrutinise every death is leading to long delays for some families. The death certification reforms came into effect on 9 September 2024, and are designed to provide better safeguards against medical negligence. All deaths are now reviewed independently,…
Number of births in England and Wales lowest in two decades
SOURCE: Nottinghamshire Live Last year saw the lowest number of live births in England and Wales for two decades, according to the latest statistics – which also show the highest proportion born to mothers from outside the UK since records began. There were 605,479 live births in England and Wales in 2022, the data shows.…