Regina (Pereira) v Inner South London Coroner and Others: QBD 14 Jun 2007

The applicant sought to challenge a decision to adjourn an inquest.
Held: A decision as to whether an inquest should be adjourned was one within the coroner’s discretion. Provided he had acted rationally and taken into account the relevant factors, his decision could not be challenged by way of judical review.

Judges:

Laws LJ, Mitting J

Citations:

Times 22-Jun-2007

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Coroners

Updated: 17 May 2022; Ref: scu.263550