Pathology Review Calls for Overhaul in Communication with Disaster Victims' Families
New report highlights need for empathy and transparency in postmortem processes for Hillsborough and Manchester Arena victims.
- Families affected by the Hillsborough disaster and Manchester Arena bombing faced long delays for postmortem meetings.
- The review recommends regular face-to-face meetings to discuss postmortem findings with bereaved families.
- Explicit postmortem photographs and insensitive language caused additional trauma to the families.
- The report calls for better public understanding and training in forensic pathology.
- Home Secretary Yvette Cooper commits to implementing all recommendations swiftly.
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