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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Publication of the Independent Review of Forensic Pathology following the Hillsborough Disaster

11 September 2024 · Home Office

Proposed by Yvette Cooper Lab Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley

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Key points

  • The Government accepts all six recommendations from Mr Taylor's report on forensic pathology response to the Hillsborough disaster.
  • The Pathology Delivery Board is requested to take immediate actions following the recommendations.
  • Officials in the Home Office are beginning work on immediate actions directed at them.

Issue summary

The publication of an independent review by Mr Glenn Taylor examining the forensic pathology response to the Hillsborough disaster.

Action requested

The Government accepts all six recommendations from Mr Taylor's report and has requested that the Pathology Delivery Board take immediate actions, with a proposed plan submitted within 12 months. Officials in the Home Office are also beginning work on actions directed at them immediately.

Key facts

  • The report was conducted by forensic science expert Mr Glenn Taylor.
  • Sadly, Mr Taylor passed away on Tuesday 6th August 2024 and his report is being published posthumously.
  • Mr Taylor’s review was established in response to a recommendation from Bishop James Jones’ 2017 report.
  • The report reveals significant progress in forensic pathology reports since the Hillsborough disaster but highlights areas needing improvement, including family engagement and support, resilience in services, and structural changes in pathology services in England and Wales.
  • Six recommendations were made by Mr Taylor which are accepted by the Government.
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