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Mother's Campaign for Mortuary Access

A mother campaigns for law change after being denied access to her deceased son's body for 10 days.

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Royal NavySomerset Nhs Foundation Trust

Joe BakerRachel Baker

What caused the death of Joe Baker?: Joe Baker, a 20-year-old Royal Navy engineer, died in a car crash on November 27, 2023.
What is the goal of Rachel's campaign?: The campaign, dubbed "Joe's Law," aims to prevent other families from enduring a similar ordeal.
What is Rachel Baker's current campaign?: Rachel Baker is campaigning for a change in the law to allow families immediate access to their deceased loved ones.
How has the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust responded?: The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust expressed condolences and offered to discuss the family's experience.
Why were Joe Baker's parents denied access to his body?: His parents, Rachel and her husband, were denied access to Joe's body for 10 days due to mortuary regulations.

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