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Following the Inquest, the Coroner can write a report in cases where the evidence suggests that further avoidable deaths could occur and that, in the Coroner’s opinion, preventative action should be taken.
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Nov 15, 2023 · A coroner’s inquest is a formal judicial inquiry governed by the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. It is convened to determine the identity of the deceased individual and the circumstances surrounding deaths that appear sudden, suspicious, violent or unnatural.
May 24, 2019 · The updated guidance issued by the Lord Chancellor allows caseworkers to waive the financial means test “for cases where the state has a procedural obligation to hold an inquest under Article 2”. The state’s Article 2 procedural obligation arises in one of two ways: It arises automatically for inquests into deaths which took place in state custody.
Jun 20, 2024 · Ali Cloak explains what you need to know about a coroner's inquest. Often the first time a person becomes involved in an inquest is when their family member has died and they are contacted by the coroner’s office to tell them that an inquest will take place.
The Coroner’s conclusion can only be challenged by a Judicial Review in the High Court. The Coroner’s conclusion will appear on the death certificate. When is an inquest necessary? A Coroner must investigate deaths which appear to be of unknown, violent or unnatural causes, or where the death occurs in prison or other detention.
Dec 5, 2022 · In this guide to dealing with coroner's court inquests, our expert in medical negligence and personal injury law sets out some of his tips to help you understand and prepare for the inquest process.
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Jun 29, 2016 · An Interested Person is someone who has the right to actively participate in the inquest proceedings, whether by virtue of relationship to the deceased, involvement in the circumstances of the death or at the discretion of the coroner.
