Impact of the tracker
Our tools are used by the death investigation system and organisations to improve practice and inform policy.
Response status over time for reports
PRESS RELEASE: A wake-up call at Stormont
Researchers and suicide prevention advocates join forces at Stormont to call for a Preventable Deaths Tracker in Northern Ireland, turning…
Feature in The Sunday Times
The PDT’s dashboard on deaths from Multi-storey car parks was featured in The Sunday Times.
Evidence given to the Justice Committee
Dr Richards gave oral evidence to the Justice Select Committee on learning from inquests.
Amendment for a National Coronial Database tabled in the Health Bill
Baroness Kidron tabled our amendment to the Health Bill to promote transparency of deaths & create a National Coronial Database.
Guest speaker at Kennedy’s Claims and Inquest Forum
Dr Richards will be a guest speaker at Kennedys annual healthcare claims and inquest forum on 15 October
Government consultation on unlawful killing inquest conclusions
The MOJ shares consultation on the legal standard of proof for unlawful killing inquest conclusions with Dr Richards.
Questions raised to the Ministry of Justice about the PDT
Minister for Victims and coroner policy was asked what the government is doing to improve responses to PFDs…
Interviewed for the BBC’s Medical Emergency Episode
Dr Richards was interviewed for the BBC’s File on 4 Investigates programme that highlights doctor suicides.
Interviewed for the BBC’s Coroners Question Episode
Dr Richards was interviewed for the BBC File on 4 Investigates programme that followed an inquest and exposed the broken…
Feature in the BBC InDepth on the Coroner Service
The BBC investigates the Coroner Service & preventable death of Daniel Lindsay, interviewing Dr Richards
History of Preventing Future Deaths
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