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A MUM whose son had a post-mortem examination without her consent has welcomed a pilot of body-scanning machines which may reduce the need for the invasive procedures .

Ann Stark has been calling for overhaul of the post-mortem system in Scotland after her son Richard had tissue samples removed against her will. ‌

She and husband Gerry want CT ­scanners and keyhole surgery used as often as possible. ‌

Last month, Scottish prosecutors travelled to England to study post-mortem body scanning machines.

The Crown Office last week approved a pilot on the use of CT scanning in instructed post-mortems. Article continues below

Ann , from Bothwell, Lanarkshire, said: “We are pleased to see the pilot project has started in Scotland.

"But there are concerns that pathologists w

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