Latest changes – recovering and identifying the deceased and human remains

Wording changed under VHAA section to ensure clarification 

Wording added under reconciliation files to reflect guidance on recording gender on reconciliation reports. 

Contents has been restructured and updated throughout. 

• Recognition of life extinct section has been reworded to 'Termination of death and verification of death'
• Family liaison - reworded and content added
• Family liaison objectives section added
• Antemortem sample collection section added and more info included
• New sections added:
  • Support for families
  • Getting hep and further support
  • National homicide service
  • National emergencies trust
• Documentation in the mortuary - reworded and content added
• 'Identification evidence' title changed to 'Internationally agreed methods of identification evidence'
• 'Removing human remains and taking samples' title changed to 'Investigative human samples'
• Reconciliation investigation unit - reworded and content added
• New section added under 'Reconciliation files'
• Identification board or commission - reworded and content added

Multiple links updated thoughout

Amended victim holding audit area acronym from HAA to VHAA.

New section added on road traffic collisions.

Content changes.