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Mowlem Plc, Regina (on the Application Of) v District of Avon HM Assistant Deputy Coroner and Another: Admn 13 May 2005

The court has power to amend an inquisition by the substitution of words in an appropriate case. The power was only to be exercised with extreme caution: ‘The bottom line, so it seems to me, is that words can be thus substituted if they are words to which the decision-maker could not object as unreflective … Continue reading Mowlem Plc, Regina (on the Application Of) v District of Avon HM Assistant Deputy Coroner and Another: Admn 13 May 2005

Regina v Birmingham Coroner’s Court Ex Parte Najada: CA 4 Dec 1995

At the inquest, the coroner had quizzed the applicant about his evidence but had not warned him, as he was required to do, about the possibility of self incrimination. The doctor then sought a review of the coroner’s verdict. The coroner now applied to have the judicial review adjourned pending the conclusion of other, criminal … Continue reading Regina v Birmingham Coroner’s Court Ex Parte Najada: CA 4 Dec 1995

Evans, Regina (on The Application of) v HM Coroner for Cardiff and The Vale of Glamorgan: Admn 3 Dec 2010

The claimant nurse sought judicial review of a finding by the coroner of an unlawful killing after the administration by the claimant to the deceased of a tenfold overdose of medication. Judges: Wilkie J Citations: [2010] EWHC 3478 (Admin), [2010] Inquest LR 217 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Coroners, Health Professions Updated: 09 December … Continue reading Evans, Regina (on The Application of) v HM Coroner for Cardiff and The Vale of Glamorgan: Admn 3 Dec 2010

Allen, Regina (On the Application of) v Coroner for Inner North London: CA 25 Jun 2009

Judges: Dyson LJ Citations: [2009] EWCA Civ 623, [2009] LS Law Medical 430 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – Lewis, Regina (on The Application of) v HM Coroner for The Mid and North Division of The County of Shropshire and Another CA 21-Dec-2009 The claimant’s son was found hanging in his … Continue reading Allen, Regina (On the Application of) v Coroner for Inner North London: CA 25 Jun 2009

P, Regina (On the Application of) v HM Coroner for the District Of Avon: Admn 5 Mar 2009

The deceased was found suspended by a sheet in her prison cell. The jury found accidental death, not being satisfied that she was not issuing a cry for help. The family appealed saying that the jury had not been directed that they could provide a narrative verdict to explain further their conclusions. Held: The jury … Continue reading P, Regina (On the Application of) v HM Coroner for the District Of Avon: Admn 5 Mar 2009

Regina v Coroner for Surrey, ex parte Wright: 18 Jun 1966

The deceased died when unconscious under general anaesthetic in the course of dental surgery, as a result of an obstruction to his airway. Held: There was no basis in such circumstances for contending that the verdict of accident should have been that of neglect. Judges: Tucker J Citations: Unreported, 18 June 1966 Jurisdiction: England and … Continue reading Regina v Coroner for Surrey, ex parte Wright: 18 Jun 1966

Revenue and Customs, Regina (on The Application of) v HM Coroner for The City of Liverpool: Admn 21 May 2014

The Coroner, conducting an investigation into a person’s death, issued notices under para 1(2) of Schedule 5 to the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, requiring the Revenue and Customs Commissioners to provide occupational information concerning the deceased for the purpose of investigating whether he had died as a result of an industrial disease. The Commissioner … Continue reading Revenue and Customs, Regina (on The Application of) v HM Coroner for The City of Liverpool: Admn 21 May 2014

Warren, Regina (on the Application of) v Her Majesty’s Assistant Coroner for Northamptonshire: Admn 29 Apr 2008

The deceased had committed suicide in his prison cell. Prison officers were charged with manslaughter by gross neglect, but they were discharged. The applicant sought now to challenge the refusal of the coroner to allow to be called to give evidence a psychiatrist who had provided a report to the family’s solicitors. The coroner felt … Continue reading Warren, Regina (on the Application of) v Her Majesty’s Assistant Coroner for Northamptonshire: Admn 29 Apr 2008

Regina v HM Coroner for Birmingham, Ex parte Secretary of State for the Home Department: 1990

Citations: (1990) 155 JP 107 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – Middleton, Regina (on the Application of) v Coroner for the Western District of Somerset HL 11-Mar-2004 The deceased had committed suicide in prison. His family felt that the risk should have been known to the prison authorities, and that they had failed … Continue reading Regina v HM Coroner for Birmingham, Ex parte Secretary of State for the Home Department: 1990

Regina v Walthamstow Coroner, Ex parte Rubenstein: 19 Feb 1982

The 1988 Act was a consolidating Act. Citations: Unreported, 19 February 1982 Statutes: Coroners Act 1988 83 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – Middleton, Regina (on the Application of) v Coroner for the Western District of Somerset HL 11-Mar-2004 The deceased had committed suicide in prison. His family felt that the risk should … Continue reading Regina v Walthamstow Coroner, Ex parte Rubenstein: 19 Feb 1982

Regina v Inner London South District Coroner Ex Parte Douglas-Williams: CA 30 Jul 1998

A coroner had the right not to leave all possible verdicts to a jury, even including one possibly supported by the evidence, where the overwhelming evidence pointed one way, and possible confusion of jury might be caused by leaving all verdicts to them.Lord Woolf said of exercising a judicial discretion: ‘When it comes to exercising … Continue reading Regina v Inner London South District Coroner Ex Parte Douglas-Williams: CA 30 Jul 1998

Assistant Deputy Coroner of Inner West London v Paul and Another, Regina on the Application of: CA 28 Nov 2007

The coroner appealed a judicial review granted after he allowed into evidence, hearsay evidence contained in a written statemnent from a witness who could not attend the inquest. Held: Rule 37 does not allow the admission of a document, even where the maker is unable to attend. Rule 37 replaced a rule which applied to … Continue reading Assistant Deputy Coroner of Inner West London v Paul and Another, Regina on the Application of: CA 28 Nov 2007

Chaudhari, Regina (on the Application of) v Walthamstow Coroners Court: CA 26 Mar 2002

The family appealed refusal of a judicial review of the coroner’s decision on the death of their infant daughter. She had had a terminal condition, but the claimants believed tha her death had been caused by her doctors Judges: Sedley LJ Citations: [2002] EWCA Civ 495 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Coroners Updated: 22 … Continue reading Chaudhari, Regina (on the Application of) v Walthamstow Coroners Court: CA 26 Mar 2002

Paul and Another, Regina (on the Application of) v Assistant Deputy Coroner of Inner West London: Admn 20 Nov 2007

Judges: Thomas LJ Citations: [2007] EWHC 2721 (Admin) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Appeal from – Assistant Deputy Coroner of Inner West London v Paul and Another, Regina on the Application of CA 28-Nov-2007 The coroner appealed a judicial review granted after he allowed into evidence, hearsay evidence contained in a written … Continue reading Paul and Another, Regina (on the Application of) v Assistant Deputy Coroner of Inner West London: Admn 20 Nov 2007

Sreedharan, Regina (on The Application of) v HM Coroner for The County of Greater Manchester and Others: CA 26 Mar 2013

The deceased died of a drug and alcohol combination. The appellant doctor had prescribed the drug. He appealed against a refusal to grant review of the coroner’s conduct of the inquest. Judges: Lord Dyson MR, Maurice Kay, Hallett LJJ Citations: [2013] EWCA Civ 181 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Coroners Updated: 14 November 2022; … Continue reading Sreedharan, Regina (on The Application of) v HM Coroner for The County of Greater Manchester and Others: CA 26 Mar 2013

Regina v Her Majesty’s Coroner for Exeter and East Devon ex parte Palmer: CA 10 Dec 1997

The deceased died in Dartmoor prison. He had been held in seclusion. When visited he was said to have attacked the guards. He was restrained until a body belt could be brought. The period of restraint exceeded the maximum recommended, and the deceased suffered a condition (unknown to him or the officers) which made it … Continue reading Regina v Her Majesty’s Coroner for Exeter and East Devon ex parte Palmer: CA 10 Dec 1997

Kent County Council, Regina (on The Application of) v HM Coroner for The County of Kent (North-West District) and Others: Admn 15 Oct 2012

The council sought review of the coroner’s decision that the inquest would be an article 2 inquest and with a jury. The deceased was 14 years old and had taken methadone. In the months before his death, he had had involvement with the council’s social services department, and he had been assessed to be at … Continue reading Kent County Council, Regina (on The Application of) v HM Coroner for The County of Kent (North-West District) and Others: Admn 15 Oct 2012

LePage, Regina (on The Application of) v HM Assistant Deputy Coroner for Inner South London and Others: Admn 30 May 2012

The claimant sought judicial review of a coroner’s decisions in the conduct of an inquest into the death of a young woman. She died in police custody. She was said to have taken drugs. Judges: Owen J, Peter Thornton QC HHJ Citations: [2012] EWHC 1485 (Admin) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited … Continue reading LePage, Regina (on The Application of) v HM Assistant Deputy Coroner for Inner South London and Others: Admn 30 May 2012

Morahan, Rex (on The Application of) v His Majesty’s Assistant Coroner for West London: CA 28 Oct 2022

Whether the coroner was correct to conclude that the circumstances of the death of Tanya Morahan shortly after 3 July 2018 do not call for an inquest which complies with the procedural obligation imposed by article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights (‘the Convention’). Judges: The Lord Burnett of Maldon, Lord Chief Justice … Continue reading Morahan, Rex (on The Application of) v His Majesty’s Assistant Coroner for West London: CA 28 Oct 2022

Smith v The Assistant Deputy Coroner for Oxfordshire: Admn 11 Apr 2008

The claimant’s son had died of hyperthermia whilst serving in the army in Iraq. The parties requested a new inquisition after the coroner had rules that human rights law did not apply to servicemen serving outside Europe. Reports had been prepared but were not disclosed to the coroner until the last day of the inquest … Continue reading Smith v The Assistant Deputy Coroner for Oxfordshire: Admn 11 Apr 2008

McLeish, Regina (on The Application of) v HM Coroner for The Northern District of Greater London: Admn 17 Nov 2010

The claimant’s son had died in 2007. The claimant complained of the fact that an inquest had not yet taken place. Judges: Calvert Smith J Citations: [2010] EWHC 3624 (Admin), [2010] Inquest LR 202 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Coroners Updated: 17 September 2022; Ref: scu.442711

Mack, Regina (on The Application of) v Coroner for Birmingham and Solihull and Others: CA 10 May 2011

Appeal against refusal to quash an inquest. The deceased was aged 77 and died after a hip operation in hospital. He had until then been in good health. Judges: Neuberger MR, Toulson, Etherton LJJ Citations: [2011] EWCA Civ 712 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Coroners Updated: 15 September 2022; Ref: scu.441232

Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs v Assistant Deputy Coroner for Inner North London: Admn 27 Jun 2013

The coroner was to hold an inquest into the death of Alexander Litvinenko, a prominent Russian exile. The Secretary of State issued a public interest immunity certificate in respect of several documents sought for the inquest, which, in part, the Coroner rejected. The court considered the possibility that a Properly Interested Person should be allowed … Continue reading Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs v Assistant Deputy Coroner for Inner North London: Admn 27 Jun 2013

Nicholls v Coroner for City of Liverpool: Admn 8 Nov 2001

As the deceased was arrested he swallowed something. He was examined by a doctor and denied that he had swallowed drugs, but his condition deteriorated and he died at hospital. The coroner refused to admit the evidence of a professor who was highly critical of the conduct of the doctor who had seen the deceased, … Continue reading Nicholls v Coroner for City of Liverpool: Admn 8 Nov 2001

D, Regina (on The Application of) v Inner South London Assistant Deputy Coroner: Admn 3 Dec 2008

The claimant sought to challenge the coroner’s decisions as to the available verdicts in the inquest into her son’s death, he having been shot by police officers at Stockwell. Judges: Silber J Citations: [2008] EWHC 3356 (Admin), [2008] Inquest LR 119 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Coroners Updated: 17 August 2022; Ref: scu.408840

Regina v West London Coroner ex parte Gray: CA 1988

Before a coroner’s jury could reach a verdict of unlawful killing, it had to be satisfied ‘that the act or omission of a single person must amount to unlawful conduct which was a substantial cause of death’, although Rule 42 of the Coroners Rules forbids the naming of that person. It was unthinkable that a … Continue reading Regina v West London Coroner ex parte Gray: CA 1988

Takoushis, Regina (on the Application of) v HM Coroner for Inner North London: Admn 16 Dec 2004

A patient suffering schizophrenia had been a voluntary patient. He was allowed to visit another unit within the hospital grounds, but then left altogether and was next found preparing to jump from Tower Bridge. He was taken by ambulance to Hospital but, left to wait, he again left, and a person of his description was … Continue reading Takoushis, Regina (on the Application of) v HM Coroner for Inner North London: Admn 16 Dec 2004

Lewis, Regina (On the Application of) v HM Coroner for the Mid and North Division Of the County Of Shropshire and Another: Admn 3 Apr 2009

Citations: [2009] EWHC 661 (Admin) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Appeal From – Lewis, Regina (on The Application of) v HM Coroner for The Mid and North Division of The County of Shropshire and Another CA 21-Dec-2009 The claimant’s son was found hanging in his prison cell. He appealed refusal of a … Continue reading Lewis, Regina (On the Application of) v HM Coroner for the Mid and North Division Of the County Of Shropshire and Another: Admn 3 Apr 2009

Regina v Manchester Coroner, ex parte Tal: 1985

The court asked whether the Divisional Court was bound by previous decisions of that court, and answered: ‘we find it difficult to imagine that a single judge exercising this (supervisory) jurisdiction (of the High Court) would ever depart from a decision of a Divisional Court.’ Citations: [1985] QB 67 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: … Continue reading Regina v Manchester Coroner, ex parte Tal: 1985

In re LM (Reporting Restrictions: Coroner’s Inquest): FD 1 Aug 2007

An application was made for an injunction to control reporting of a coroner’s inquest to protect the interests of children of the deceased. Held: Coroners’ inquests are subject to the same controls as other courts for the purposes of controlling media reports. In this case it was permissibe to report the names and addresses of … Continue reading In re LM (Reporting Restrictions: Coroner’s Inquest): FD 1 Aug 2007

Borrows v HM Coroner for Preston: QBD 15 May 2008

The family members disputed who should have custody of the deceased’s body and the right to make arrangements for the funeral. Judges: Cranston J Citations: [2008] EWHC 1387 (QB), [2008] EWHC 1387 (Admin), [2008] Fam Law 984, [2008] 2 FLR 1225 Links: Bailii Statutes: Cremation Regulations 1930 8 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited … Continue reading Borrows v HM Coroner for Preston: QBD 15 May 2008

Assistant Deputy Coroner for Inner West London v Channel 4 Television Corporation: QBD 31 Oct 2007

The coroner investigating the death of Prncess Diana sought an order for the production by Channel 4 of documents and materials in its possession. Held: Whilst the order should be made, it must be recognised that the Civil Procedure Rules were designed for use within an adversarial context, and not within the context of the … Continue reading Assistant Deputy Coroner for Inner West London v Channel 4 Television Corporation: QBD 31 Oct 2007

Al Fayed, Regina (on the Application of) v Assistant Deputy Coroner of Inner West London: Admn 10 Apr 2008

The court gave its reasons for an earlier refusal of permission to apply for judicial review of a coroner’s decision refusing permission to require the attendance of his Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, and to ask questions of the Queen in the course of the inquest into the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. … Continue reading Al Fayed, Regina (on the Application of) v Assistant Deputy Coroner of Inner West London: Admn 10 Apr 2008

Middleton, Regina (on the Application of) v Coroner for the Western District of Somerset: Admn 14 Dec 2001

The deceased had committed suicide whilst in prison. It was argued that the prison should have recognised that he was a suicide risk, and acted accordingly. The coroner had requested a note from the jury as to the cause of death. The court considered whether a coroner’s inquest satisfied the requirements for an investigation of … Continue reading Middleton, Regina (on the Application of) v Coroner for the Western District of Somerset: Admn 14 Dec 2001

Bennett, Regina (on the Application of) v HM Coroner for Inner South London and others: CA 26 Jun 2007

The deceased had been shot by the police, who mistakenly believed him to be armed. Judicial review was sought saying that the coroner had wrongly refused to leave to the jury the possible verdict of unlawful killing. Held: The appeal was dismissed. Whilst the jury should be trusted to intepret the facts, a coroner could … Continue reading Bennett, Regina (on the Application of) v HM Coroner for Inner South London and others: CA 26 Jun 2007

Paul and others v Deputy Coroner of the Queen’s Household and Another: Admn 2 Mar 2007

The applicants sought judicial review of preliminary directions given for the intended inquest on the deaths of Diana Princess of Wales and of Dodi Al Fayed. It was submitted that the jurisdiction had been wrongly transferred to the Queen’s Coroner under section 14. Held: under the 1988 Act, the Coroner for the Queen’s household was … Continue reading Paul and others v Deputy Coroner of the Queen’s Household and Another: Admn 2 Mar 2007

Regina v HM Coroner for Exeter and East Devon ex parte Palmer: 10 Dec 1997

Lord Woolf discussed the role of the coroner acting as a filter to avoid injustice: ‘In a difficult case, the Coroner is carrying out an evaluation exercise. He is looking at the evidence before him as a whole and saying to himself, without deciding matters which are the province of the jury, ‘Is this a … Continue reading Regina v HM Coroner for Exeter and East Devon ex parte Palmer: 10 Dec 1997

Kasperowicz, Regina (on the Application of) v HM Coroner for Plymouth: CA 10 Jan 2005

Renewed application for leave to challenge to an order for a post-mortem examination. The deceased had died aged 88. Held: No doctor had recently attended the deceased, and a post mortem was required at law. Leave was refused. It was for the coroner to address as best he could within the law the humanitarian concerns … Continue reading Kasperowicz, Regina (on the Application of) v HM Coroner for Plymouth: CA 10 Jan 2005

Goldstein, Regina (on The Application of) v Her Majesty’s Coroner for Inner London District Greater London: Admn 16 Jul 2014

Application to discharge injunction against a postmortem. The family wanted a non-invasive post-mortem for religious reasons. Held: The court made an order (in the case as here where there was no suspicion of foul play) which would go some way to respecting the deceased’s religion, as follows: ‘1) non-invasive procedures performed by Professor Roberts; 2) … Continue reading Goldstein, Regina (on The Application of) v Her Majesty’s Coroner for Inner London District Greater London: Admn 16 Jul 2014

Goodson v HM Coroner for Bedfordshire and Luton and Another (No 2): CA 12 Oct 2005

The applicant intended to appeal refusal of her challenge to the verdict of the coroner. For the first time at appeal she sought a protective costs order. Held: The Corner House case established that a request for a protective costs order could only be approved if the applicant had no private interest in the outcome … Continue reading Goodson v HM Coroner for Bedfordshire and Luton and Another (No 2): CA 12 Oct 2005

Regina v HM Coroner for Portsmouth Ex parte Keene (John): QBD 1989

The applicant challenged the coroner’s conduct of the inquest saying it had been carried out in a perfunctory manner. Held: Even though the coroner was aware of information tending to a particular verdict, the inquest should be carried out properly. The coroner had not done this, but no doubt had been cast on the verdict … Continue reading Regina v HM Coroner for Portsmouth Ex parte Keene (John): QBD 1989

Plymouth City Council v HM Coroner for the County of Devon and Another: Admn 27 May 2005

The local authority in whose care the deceased child had been held challenged a decision by the coroner not to limit his inquiry to the last few days of the child’s life. The coroner had decided that he had an obligation to conduct a wider enquiry under the 1968 Act. Held: ‘The central question in … Continue reading Plymouth City Council v HM Coroner for the County of Devon and Another: Admn 27 May 2005

Pearson v HM Coroner for Inner London North: Admn 9 Mar 2005

Relatives of the deceased said that the inquest carried out by the coroner was inadequate in Jamieson terms and had not satisfied the human rights issues. Maurice Kay LJ rejected the argument saying: ‘One does not reach the stage of resort to section 3 as a tool for interpretation unless and until it is established … Continue reading Pearson v HM Coroner for Inner London North: Admn 9 Mar 2005

Parkin v HM Coroner for North Lincolnshire and Grimsby District: Admn 23 Mar 2005

The family appealed against an open verdict. Her son was found hanged at school. The coroner felt unable to be sure that he had committed suicide. He had been looking forward to a new job as a theatre technician. Held: There was evidence available now which had not been available at the inquest which undermined … Continue reading Parkin v HM Coroner for North Lincolnshire and Grimsby District: Admn 23 Mar 2005

Goodson v HM Coroner for Bedfordshire and Luton: Admn 17 Dec 2004

A patient had died in hospital following an operation. The NHS Trust submitted that ‘There is a real distinction between cases of medical negligence, which were specifically addressed as a discrete area in Calvelli, and cases of intentional killing or failure to protect someone in custody.’ Held: ‘Calvelli is both the most recent decision and … Continue reading Goodson v HM Coroner for Bedfordshire and Luton: Admn 17 Dec 2004

Regina (Anderson and Others) v HM Coroner for Inner North Greater London: QBD 26 Nov 2004

The deceased suffered depressive mental illness, and was detained outside on a cold night naked and in a cannabis induced delirium. Because of his size, additional officers were called upon to assist restraining him. He was taken to hospital, but died of a cardiac arrest whilst being restrained pending the arrival of a doctor. The … Continue reading Regina (Anderson and Others) v HM Coroner for Inner North Greater London: QBD 26 Nov 2004

Longfield Care Homes Ltd, Regina (on the Application Of) v HM Coroner for Blackburn and others: Admn 14 Oct 2004

An elderly lady had died after falling from an open window at her care home. Although she suffered moderately severe injuries from the fall, they were not serious enough of themselves to cause her death which resulted from pre-existing pneumonia, but they did accelerate the process. Held: A simple verdict of ‘accidental death to which … Continue reading Longfield Care Homes Ltd, Regina (on the Application Of) v HM Coroner for Blackburn and others: Admn 14 Oct 2004

Sacker, Regina (on the Application of) v Coroner for the County of West Yorkshire: HL 11 Mar 2004

The deceased committed suicide in prison. Her family sought to have added to the verdict the words ‘contributed by neglect’ and complained that the inquest had not provided a full and proper investigation of the death. Held: The Act needed to be read in its broader meaning to be compliant with the 1998 Act. ‘The … Continue reading Sacker, Regina (on the Application of) v Coroner for the County of West Yorkshire: HL 11 Mar 2004

Regina on the Application Of Christine Davies v HM Deputy Coroner for Birmingham: CA 2 Dec 2003

Judges: Lord Justice Brooke Sir Martin Nourse Lord Justice Longmore Citations: [2003] EWCA Civ 1739 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: Appeal from – Davies, Regina (on the Application of) v HM Deputy Coroner for Birmingham and Another Admn 11-Feb-2003 . . Costs reserved to – Regina on the Application of Davies (No 2) … Continue reading Regina on the Application Of Christine Davies v HM Deputy Coroner for Birmingham: CA 2 Dec 2003

Regina on the Application of Mullholland v HM Coroner for St Pancras: QBD 7 Nov 2003

The applicant sought to re-open a coroner’s inquest. The deceased had been drunk, slipped banged his head and fallen to the ground. Police and ambulance were called. The ambulance worker was not told he had been unconscious, and he was taken to the police station. At the police station, he became seriously ill. He died … Continue reading Regina on the Application of Mullholland v HM Coroner for St Pancras: QBD 7 Nov 2003

Mulholland, Regina (on the Application of) v HM Coroner for St Pancras: Admn 16 Jan 2003

Citations: [2003] EWHC 96 (Admin) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: See also – Regina on the Application of Mullholland v HM Coroner for St Pancras QBD 7-Nov-2003 The applicant sought to re-open a coroner’s inquest. The deceased had been drunk, slipped banged his head and fallen to the ground. Police and ambulance were … Continue reading Mulholland, Regina (on the Application of) v HM Coroner for St Pancras: Admn 16 Jan 2003

Sacker v HM Coroner for the County of West Yorkshire: CA 27 Feb 2003

The court expressed scepticism about the suitability of a coroner’s inquest, in its present form, as a vehicle for carrying out a state’s obligations under Article 2. Those considerations may accentuate the need for an overdue improvement in the arrangements for inquests Judges: The Hon Mr Justice Latham Lord Justice Mummery Lord Justice Pill Citations: … Continue reading Sacker v HM Coroner for the County of West Yorkshire: CA 27 Feb 2003

Regina (Amin) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; Regina (Middleton) v Coroner for West Somersetshire: CA 27 Mar 2002

A prisoner had been killed in his cell by a cell-mate known to be unstable and racist. His family sought to be involved in the inquiry into the death within the prison system. A second prisoner hanged himself in his cell. His family alleged that he should have been kept on suicide watch. The coroner … Continue reading Regina (Amin) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; Regina (Middleton) v Coroner for West Somersetshire: CA 27 Mar 2002

Khan, Regina (on the Application of) v HM Coroner for West Hertfordshire and Another: Admn 7 Mar 2002

The deceased died in police custody. The coroner refused to leave to the jury possible verdicts of unlawful killing, or death contributed to by neglect, or breach of his right to life. He adjourned the hearing to allow this challenge. Held: Coroners should be cautious of such adjournments. The jury would now deliver any verdict … Continue reading Khan, Regina (on the Application of) v HM Coroner for West Hertfordshire and Another: Admn 7 Mar 2002

Regina v Her Majesty’s Coroner for Inner London North ex parte Peter Francis Touche: CA 21 Mar 2001

The applicant’s wife had died of a cerebral haemorrhage, the result of severe hypertension, possibly secondary to eclampsia. The coroner decided not to hold an inquest. The issue raised was whether he was required to hold an inquest because there was reasonable cause to suspect that she had died an unnatural death. Held: The coroner … Continue reading Regina v Her Majesty’s Coroner for Inner London North ex parte Peter Francis Touche: CA 21 Mar 2001