Category: Practical Guidance

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 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...

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

What Does a Suicide Conclusion Mean? A conclusion of suicide means that the Coroner or Jury is satisfied that: It...

Introdcution – What is Interested Person Status? Interested Person (usually abbreviated to “IP”) status is a formal designation under section...

Introduction Few aspects of an inquest attract as much attention, or perhaps as much misunderstanding, as a Prevention of Future...