Home Office review recommends improvements in post-mortem communication and empathetic handling for Hillsborough and Manchester bombing families.

A Home Office review led by forensic expert Glenn Taylor has criticized the lengthy delays faced by families of victims from the 1989 Hillsborough disaster and the Manchester Arena bombing in receiving post-mortem information. The report calls for improved communication, timely face-to-face meetings, and a process to inform families about post-mortem photographs. It also emphasizes the need for empathy in handling these sensitive matters and recommends considering survivability in future forensic examinations.

September 11, 2024
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