This session focussed on the role of the Medical Examiner when a death occurs and the initial stages of the Coroner’s investigation.
We were delighted to welcome our panel:
- Professor Alan Fletcher – National Medical Examiner for England and Wales
- Mr Zak Golombeck – Area Coroner for Manchester City
- Miss Louise Pinder – Assistant Coroner for Derby and Derbyshire
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