❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks clarification on the updates made to the Non-Coronial Post-Mortem Examinations Code of Practice 2022, specifically regarding the consultation process and any concerns raised. The answer clarifies the update was to align with existing legislation and no new concerns arose during the review.
AnsweredQoN 837Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to the Non-Coronial Post-Mortem Examinations Code of
Practice 2022, and I ask: (a) what
was the catalyst for bringing about this Code of Practice; (b) who
was consulted prior to the Code of Practice being finalised; (c) did
any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if
yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) has the finalised Code of Practice addressed these concerns; and (f) if
no to (e), why not?
Practice 2022, and I ask: (a) what
was the catalyst for bringing about this Code of Practice; (b) who
was consulted prior to the Code of Practice being finalised; (c) did
any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if
yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) has the finalised Code of Practice addressed these concerns; and (f) if
no to (e), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
20 September 2022
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Health
Response time
8 days
(a) The Non-Coronial Post-Mortem Examinations Code of Practice was originally issued in 2002 and is not a new document. The Code of Practice 2022 updates the 2021 Code’s definition of “tissue” to align it with the Human Tissue and Transplant Act 1982 and make consequential amendments, consistent with the Minister for Health’s undertaking to the Joint Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.
(b) Relevant offices within WA Health.
(c) Concerns were not raised within the scope of the review of the 2022 Code.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
(f) Not applicable.
(b) Relevant offices within WA Health.
(c) Concerns were not raised within the scope of the review of the 2022 Code.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
(f) Not applicable.
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