The defendant appealed from a finding that his force had owed the deceased a duty of care. She had taken her own life. Earlier her mother had made a 999 call from concern about her daughter, and said that the defendant had not responded despite promising to do so.
Held: The appeal was dismissed
Judges:
King J
Citations:
[2018] EWHC 1746 (QB)
Links:
Statutes:
Fatal Accidents Act 1976, Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1934, Human Rights Act 1998
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Negligence
Updated: 25 April 2022; Ref: scu.620089