The coroner refused to allow access to the sister of the deceased subject of the inquest to the papers and statements in advance of the inquest. The fact that the rules allowed it but impose do clear duty did not mean that he should not look to the circumstances of the case, and recognise the unfairness of disallowing advance disclosure to those representing the relatives.
Citations:
Times 23-Mar-2001
Statutes:
Coroners Rules 1984 (1984 No 552) 57(1)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Coroners
Updated: 31 March 2022; Ref: scu.88374
