If the Police have taken over as lead agency because of concerns over abuse or neglect then the role for and conduct of such a meeting will be discussed; If the post mortem findings are unclear or controversial the responsible consultant/Designated Doctor/Professional for Child Death and the Coroner/Police will discuss on a case by case basis; There may be further reasons not to hold a meeting, for example where the Inquest is to take place soon after the release of the post mortem report or when there are issues around litigation. 5.9 The parents/carers will receive written information advising that the child's death will be subject to a review by the Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP) in order to learn any lessons that may help to prevent future deaths of children. The parents may ask for and have a right to receive the minutes of any Health led Rapid Response meeting (see ). 6. Inquest 6.1 The purpose of an Inquest is to determine Who has died; When and where the death occurred; How the cause of death arose. 6.2 HM Coroner in Berkshire decides if an Inquest is necessary for sudden unexpected death in childhood. It is at Inquest that the cause of death is agreed. The information shared as in the above paragraphs will contribute to this process. 7. After the Inquest 7.1 If the verdict of the inquest is that abuse and neglect caused or contributed to the death the Police and Children’s Social Care will act accordingly and the need for a Serious Case Review will be considered (if these have not previously occurred). 7.2 If the child’s family have any unanswered questions concerning the death the Designated Doctor/Professional for Child Death or the responsible consultant (or
If the Police have taken over as lead agency because of concerns over abuse or neglect then the role for and conduct of such a meeting will be discussed; If the post mortem findings are unclear or controversial the responsible consultant/Designated Doctor/Professional for Child Death and the Coroner/Police will discuss on a case by case basis; There may be further reasons not to hold a meeting, for example where the Inquest is to take place soon after the release of the post mortem report or when there are issues around litigation. 5.9 The parents/carers will receive written information advising that the child's death will be subject to a review by the Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP) in order to learn any lessons that may help to prevent future deaths of children. The parents may ask for and have a right to receive the minutes of any Health led Rapid Response meeting (see ). 6. Inquest 6.1 The purpose of an Inquest is to determine Who has died; When and where the death occurred; How the cause of death arose. 6.2 HM Coroner in Berkshire decides if an Inquest is necessary for sudden unexpected death in childhood. It is at Inquest that the cause of death is agreed. The information shared as in the above paragraphs will contribute to this process. 7. After the Inquest 7.1 If the verdict of the inquest is that abuse and neglect caused or contributed to the death the Police and Children’s Social Care will act accordingly and the need for a Serious Case Review will be considered (if these have not previously occurred). 7.2 If the child’s family have any unanswered questions concerning the death the Designated Doctor/Professional for Child Death or the responsible consultant (or
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