Author: Jack Scott

Introduction A Pre-Inquest Review is a case-management hearing held before the final inquest. It is often called a “PIR”. Its...

Introduction Most inquests are heard by a Coroner sitting alone. Jury inquests are comparatively unusual now, although in medieval times,...

Introduction Expert evidence can determine the direction – and conclusions – of an inquest. In healthcare cases, an expert may...

Introduction An inquest and a civil claim may examine many of the same events, documents and witnesses. They do not,...

Introduction One of the most common questions families ask at the beginning of the inquest process is whether they actually...

Introduction At the conclusion of an inquest, the Coroner – or in some cases the jury – must reach a...

Introduction For many families, an inquest is something they encounter entirely unexpectedly and at one of the most difficult periods...

Content Warning: This article discusses a case involving suicide and findings at inquest. Overview In Toogood v HM Senior Coroner...

High Court Upholds Coroner’s Gatekeeping Role R (Rizvi) v HM Assistant Coroner for South London [2025] EWHC 3014 (Admin) Court:...

“Accident” and “Misadventure” are closely related short-form conclusions available to a Coroner or Jury. In simple terms: Both conclusions mean...