Recommendation 3

Tom Luce, among others, has identified the Ministry of Justice decision not to publish its 2015 review of the operation of the 2009 Act as a serious breach of a commitment to do so. No good reason has been given for the non-publication of that review. The present Minister’s argument that it is now out of date is not sufficient reason for continuing to withhold it. At the very least, publication would allow that contention to be tested, and no harm can be done if the report’s conclusions truly are obsolete. We recommend that the MoJ immediately publish its 2015 review of the effectiveness of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. (Paragraph 37) Putting bereaved people at the heart of the Coroner Service Reducing delays so the body can be released