Hope rising

Hopes are rising that the “creaking coroners system” will finally be revamped by the government, following publication of the draft Queen’s speech, says the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). John McQuater, APIL vice president, has welcomed news that the Coroner and Death Certification Bill, which failed to make it onto the statute books despite being included in last year’s draft speech, has remained on the government’s agenda.