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This guidance provides advice on dealing with the initial stages of a sudden and unexplained death, for those cases where a decision is made that medical assistance is required. It also covers the role and provision of forensic pathology assistance in police death investigations.
Published 25 October 2017 Last updated 7 March 2024 +show all updates
Published updated versions of dealing with sudden unexpected death and the medical investigation of suspected homicide practice advice guides.
