Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Phillip Lee and Lee Rowley

Tuesday 5th June 2018 Commons Chamber

[Dr Lee]

My hon. Friend and I met to discuss these cases recently. The challenge is that coroners hold an independent judicial position, which is important and invaluable. It is their responsibility to determine the cause of death. I clearly cannot talk about individual cases. The responsibility ultimately rests with the chief coroner. I do understand the deep distress that can be caused by any unnecessary delay, and I have passed this on to the chief coroner.

[Lee Rowley (North East Derbyshire) (Con)]

15. What steps the Government plans to take to ensure that the UK legal system operates effectively after the UK leaves the EU.