The Coroner presented his report. The Coroner was an independent judicial office holder, appointed by the local authority. They investigated deaths reported to them if it appeared that: the death was violent or unnatural; the

cause of death was unknown; or the person died in prison, police custody or another type of state detention. The report was the full annual report of the Liverpool and Wirral Coroner Area for the period of 2022.

Members noted that preventative work was needed in order to advise the community of the importance of seatbelts, and that the issue could be brought to the committees responsible for transport and environment if necessary. Members noted the workload of the coroner and the waiting times for inquests and commended the work that had been done as a national example.

Resolved – That the report be noted.