The Royal Liverpool Children's Inquiry  
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1. We set out to enquire into the removal, retention and disposal of human tissue and organs following Coroners' and hospital post mortem examinations and the extent to which the Human Tissue Act 1961 (HTA) had been complied with. This involved examination of professional practice and management action and systems including what information, if any, was given to parents of deceased children relating to organ or tissue removal, retention and disposal.


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