In my latest blog, I explore the role of postmortem examinations in delivering accurate data, supporting the bereaved, advancing public health, and serving justice. With limited resources and growing complexity, I consider whether death investigation is ‘educated guesswork’ and if that matters.

Blog alert! I reflect on the need for a corpse desecration offence in England and Wales and how there is movement, at last, towards meaningful reform. I am looking forward to working with colleagues at the Law Commission in the near future.
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At the end of August, I attended the DDD17 (Death, Dying and Disposal) Conference in Utrecht, Netherlands—a thought-provoking week. I posted some more details about the conference on linked in which you can read here: www.linkedin.com/posts/drimog...

#DDD17 #LawAndDeath #medicolegal

I've had a small amount of space recently to reflect on how I got to where I am now research wise, and where I want to go next. I've reached the conclusion that I've changed a lot, technology has changed a bit, and not a lot else has really changed.

As part of their current project of reform, we are excited to be hosting one of the Law Commission’s public consultation event on New Funerary Methods
Date: Wednesday 16 July 2025
Time: 14:30 – 16:00

Free tickets can be secured here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1401415093...

A bit behind but here’s my latest blog on the Hull Legacy Scandal, which reflects on the criminal charges announced earlier this month. In it, I reflect briefly on what the use of the offence of ‘preventing a lawful and decent burial’.

I recently had a conversation for the fabulous @NES_Bereavement service on respecting the dead. You can listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0QaJ...

Double blog day:
1. As another funeral home mistreatment scandal makes the news, the case for urgent action is again highlighted. See here: wp.me/pcjBr1-5E

@johnnygcakes.bsky.social and I are looking for APTs to take part in a research project. This project is a collaboration between Dr Imogen Jones (University of Leeds) and John Pitchers (Chair of the AAPT).