Inquest into the death of Geoff Gray, 20.6.2019 (Findings of fact) In what must be a coronial first an assistant coroner has issued a ‘PFD report’[1] directed at the Chief Coroner suggesting he may be able to take action himself to prevent future deaths by issuing guidance to coroners regarding post-mortem investigations after shooting cases. […]
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Essential Inquest Law Update 2018 This Autumn Serjeants’ Inn Chambers hosted the latest in its annual series of Inquest Law Update Seminars by Bridget Dolan QC, Briony Ballard & Nageena Kalique QC Those who missed these seminars will have an opportunity to attend a further date in the New Year – in the meantime, if you would […]
Bridget Dolan QC and Jamie Mathieson were counsel to the inquest into the death of Private Cheryl James in 1995 at Deepcut Barracks which ended on 3 June 2016. The judge’s 100 page findings of fact, addressing the circumstances of the death and the culture and procedures at the camp, can be found here. John […]
Cecily White acted for Essex Police in the Article 2 inquest into the tragic death of Eystna Blunnie, who was killed by her former partner. The jury made no criticisms of the police response and returned a conclusion of unlawful killing. Ms Blunnie’s father, Kevin Blunnie, commented: “We feel a full and proper investigation into the […]
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On 26 June 2015 38 people were killed in a terrorist attack whilst on holiday in Sousse, Tunisia. Claire Watson has been retained to act in this inquest held at the Royal Courts of Justice which is expected to last for seven weeks. The Metropolitan Police are assisting the Coroner, HHJ Loraine-Smith, with his investigation into the […]