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The court considered what use should be made by a court of a previous stautory inquiry. After referring to Waddle: ‘It is sufficient if I observe that I do not consider that this dictum (which goes to the admissibility of the report of a wreck inquiry) is inconsistent in any way with my view of the weight that should be attached to such a report.’

Judges:

Steyn J

Citations:

[1987] 1 QB 206

Citing:

ApprovedWaddle v Wallsend Shipping Co Ltd 1952
The court considered the relationship between the findings of an inquiry and later judicial proceedings: ‘I think that the competent authorities might consider whether the useful purposes that wreck inquiries serve would not be increased if the . .

Cited by:

CitedSecretary of State for Education and Skills v Mairs Admn 25-May-2005
The appellant had been dismissed from the social services department of Haringey Borough Council, and her name placed on a list of persons unsuitable to work with children. She had been criticised in the statutory inquiry into the death of Victoria . .
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Updated: 30 April 2022; Ref: scu.228502