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The Death Causes Bill
New bill could change how death causes are shared
Change In Cause Of Death Disclosure Exception
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would change who can see the cause of death, which might affect families and researchers.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
People should pay attention to this bill because it could limit important information about deaths that families and the public might want to know.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill aims to change the rules about disclosing causes of death.
- It is currently in the early stages and not yet law.
- The bill has been postponed indefinitely.
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