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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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Dealing with inquests in the coroner’s court. Dealing with an inquest into the death of a loved one is never an easy process, even more so if you lack legal representation. In this guide to dealing with coroner's court inquests, we set out some tips to help you understand and prepare for the inquest process. Legal representation.
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.
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.
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 inquest is managed by the Coroner, who conducts a fact-finding investigation. It is different to other Courts, because there are no formal allegations or accusations, and no power to blame anyone directly for the death.
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This briefing paper deals with the law in England and Wales. It includes information about: when a coroner’s investigation and inquest is held; the impact of human rights legislation; the procedure at an inquest and when the coroner must sit with a jury; the standard of proof at an inquest;