Written question asked by Lord Kamall (Conservative) on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Friday, 19 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Perinatal Mortality
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what independent investigatory route exists for families affected by antepartum stillbirth or stillbirth before 37 weeks' gestation other than a Perinatal Mortality Review Tool review conducted by the Trust involved in care.
- Answer
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The Perinatal Mortality Review investigates all cases of stillbirth. The Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigation Programme investigates intrapartum stillbirths only. A coronial investigation may take place when the parents, or others, dispute that the baby was not born alive, and the outcome may be that the coroner will reclassify the disputed case as a neonatal death.
If parents believe the outcome of an investigation is unsatisfactory, they can refer to the parliamentary ombudsman. They independently investigate complaints about Government departments, other public organisations, and the National Health Service in England.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL946
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Subjects
- Perinatal mortality
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- 2026-07-15 11:24:19 +0100
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