Coroner's Reform
Coroner's Reform
The office of coroner is an ancient one. But is it fit for the 21st Century? Reforms are promised. For some they can't come soon enough.
For years the Government has been promising to overhaul the office of coroner.
Calls for change began following the Harold Shipman case, when flaws in the system of certifying deaths enabled the murderous GP to get away with killing 15 elderly patients.
Reforms of what many regard as an antiquated system, creaking under modern-day demands and expectations are now promised in next month's Queen's Speech.
It's hoped they will bring new standards and uniformity to the coroners' system, enhancing their investigative powers while making it easier for those wanting to challenge inquest verdicts.
Eye on Wales explores why so many people feel change is needed and why - for some families - it can't come fast enough.
We speak to bereaved families who feel the inquest system has failed them.
And we hear from campaigners for change, including the charity Inquest and a solicitor who represents families in the coroners' court.
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