The family sought judicial review of a decision not to hold an inquest into the death of the deceased. The child had died in hospital.
Held: The death had apparently been for natural causes, but the coroner had failed properly to ask himself whether the death was unnatural in the sense used in Regina -v- Poplar Coroner ex parte Thomas. His decision was flawed.
Judges:
Ognall J
Citations:
[1998] EWHC Admin 174
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Statutes:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Regina v Poplar Coroner ex parte Thomas CA 15-Dec-1992
The deceased, aged 17, had had a severe asthma attack. The ambulance was delayed and she was taken to the hospital, but died on the way there despite assistance from police officers and latterly the ambulance staff. Evidence suggested that she might . .
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Coroners
Updated: 27 May 2022; Ref: scu.138295
