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Discover the facts of the death
- An inquest is a formal public fact-finding inquiry conducted by a coroner, designed to establish where, when and how someone died. The purpose of the inquest is to discover the facts of the death; this means that the coroner (or jury) cannot find a person or organisation criminally responsible for the death.
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Feb 2, 2021 · Article 2 inquests. A prosecutor may receive an attendance request or summons to appear in front of an Article 2 inquest; compliance is essential where the CPS has been involved in the...
An Inquest is an investigation into a death which appears to be due to unknown, violent or unnatural causes, designed to find out who the deceased was, and where, when and how (meaning by what means). In some inquests, for example where the person has died whilst in custody or state detention, the scope of the inquest
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The purpose of an inquest is to establish the facts of the case, whilst providing transparency and helping to identify any lessons that can be learned to prevent future deaths of a similar nature. What are the key stages of an inquest?
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May 24, 2019 · An inquest will automatically be an Article 2 inquest if the death took place in state detention. This is because there must be an effective investigation into the circumstances of death where evidence suggests a potential breach of the duty to protect the lives of those under state care.
The purpose of an inquest is limited to establishing four key things: the identity of the deceased as well as where, when and how they died. FAQs. What happens during an inquest following an unexpected death?
1. What is an inquest? xplained death. An inquest will be held when a person has died in a sudden, violent or unnatural way, or in the custody of the state, or where the cause of death is unknown after a post mor. 1.1 The role of the Coroner.
An inquest is a court hearing that forms part of a coroner’s investigation of some deaths. The purpose of an investigation is to ascertain who the deceased was; how, when and where the deceased came by his or her death; and the particulars (if any) required to register the death.
