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<p>The protocol for liaison on Fatal Accident Inquiries (FAIs) relates to fatalities
of Armed Forces personnel outside the United Kingdom (the protocol) and is shared
between the Ministry of Justice (for the Chief Coroner's Office), the Ministry of
Defence (Armed Forces Personnel), and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
(COPFS).</p><p> </p><p>The protocol was originally drafted and agreed on 31 August
2012; it was subsequently revised on 25 May 2017 following consultations between the
parties. The Ministry of Defence put forward further revisions. Further work on the
protocol was delayed due to the Ministry of Justice not being able to provide feedback
due to being overwhelmed with the terrorist events in London and they have not been
in a position to consider the protocol further. Further consultations on the protocol
have not been able to be held due to time commitments by the other parties. COPFS
have advised that as part of a modernisation project, they plan to revitalise the
discussions on the protocol in the near future. These discussions will now include
the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.</p><p> </p><p>The protocol must be owned by all
parties as it is a tripartite agreement. The protocol is a draft document until full
agreement is achieved by all the parties, and cannot be published at this time.</p><p>
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