The deaths of children under the age of 18 are reviewed by a Child Death Overview Panel on behalf of the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB). The Child Death Overview Panel reviews information in order to prevent future deaths and is accountable to the LSCB. The LSCB has responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in its area.
If the death of someone under the age of 18 is reported to the Coroner, the Coroner must ensure that the appropriate LSCB knows of the death within three working days of opening the investigation. The Coroner and the LSCB share information for the purposes of investigating the death of the child and undertaking Serious Case Reviews.
