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Launch of the statutory medical examiner system in England and Wales

January 2025

Dr Suzy Lishman, College Senior Advisor on Medical Examiners, explains the new death certification reforms.

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A programme of death certification reforms, of which the role of the medical examiner is a major part, came into force on 9 September 2024. The College hosted a reception to mark the occasion, with representatives from government, NHS England and faith communities speaking about the importance of the reforms.

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