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<p>The key strategic recommendations of the Hutton review of forensic pathology have
been discussed both with Home Office ministers and at a bi-lateral meeting between
Home Office and Ministry of Justice ministers.</p><p>Whilst it was recognised the
longer-term resilience of both services would be best addressed through a ‘combined
autopsy service’, it was decided that more urgent issues in coronial pathology should
be addressed first. Therefore the Home Office will retain responsibility for the running
of forensic pathology, whilst the Ministry of Justice will work with other relevant
government departments to take forward the coronial pathology issues raised by Professor
Hutton in his report.</p><p>In addition there have been a number of important changes
recommendations that have been implemented, including guidance for first attenders
in respect of dealing with sudden and unexpected deaths, the establishment of a national
list of paediatric and organ specific pathologists willing to engage in police cases
and the commencement of a number of reviews in response to detailed recommendations
on training, the Code of Practice/Performance Standards implemented by the Home Office.</p>
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