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The medically-qualified practitioner who carries out a post–mortem examination.The medically-qualified practitioner who carries out a post–mortem examination.The place where a body is taken after its removal from the place of death.The place where a body is taken after its removal from the place of death.(also post-mortem(also postmortem) A medical examination to determine the cause of death, also called an autopsy.) A medical examination to determine the cause of death, also called an autopsy.(also post-mortem(also postmortem) A medical examination to determine the cause of death, also called an autopsy.) A medical examination to determine the cause of death, also called an autopsy.Young Offender Institution - prison for people aged 21 and underYoung Offender Institution - prison for people aged 21 and underA legal term (Latin for "under judgment") which means that a case is currently at trial or being considered by a judge or court, and so cannot be discussed in public.A legal term (Latin for "under judgment") which means that a case is currently at trial or being considered by a judge or court, and so cannot be discussed in public.Secure Training CentreSecure Training CentreA prosecution for a crime which arises for example from the circumstances of a death.A prosecution for a crime which arises for example from the circumstances of a death.The person who works for the coronerThe legal official who orders a post-mortem and who is in charge of the inquest procedure. and is responsible for making arrangements for the inquest.The person who works for the coronerThe legal official who orders a post-mortem and who is in charge of the inquest procedure. and is responsible for making arrangements for the inquest.The chief legal officer of the United Kingdom. It is a government cabinet position.The chief legal officer of the United Kingdom. It is a government cabinet position.Legal cases which are not criminal trials, sometimes involving a claim for damagesA payment of money in recognition of certain kinds of suffering or injury, also called damages./compensationA payment of money in recognition of certain kinds of suffering or injury, also called damages..Legal cases which are not criminal trials, sometimes involving a claim for damagesA payment of money in recognition of certain kinds of suffering or injury, also called damages./compensationA payment of money in recognition of certain kinds of suffering or injury, also called damages..Legal cases which are not criminal trials, sometimes involving a claim for damages/compensation.Legal cases which are not criminal trials, sometimes involving a claim for damages/compensation.A term used to describe proceedings in the High Court (such as a judicial review) when they are heard by two or more judges.A term used to describe proceedings in the High Court (such as a judicial review) when they are heard by two or more judges.Usually called clinical negligenceClinical negligence is a legal term for a medical accident where a patient has not received care to a proper standard, and that substandard care has also caused the patient a physical injury. Sometimes also called medical negligence., a legal term for a medical accident where a patient has not received care to a proper standard, and that substandard care has also caused the patient a physical injury.Usually called clinical negligenceClinical negligence is a legal term for a medical accident where a patient has not received care to a proper standard, and that substandard care has also caused the patient a physical injury. Sometimes also called medical negligence., a legal term for a medical accident where a patient has not received care to a proper standard, and that substandard care has also caused the patient a physical injury.The part of the Public Funding scheme that allows a solicitor to give advice for the preparation of an inquest for no cost if the client is on income support.The part of the Public Funding scheme that allows a solicitor to give advice for the preparation of an inquest for no cost if the client is on income support.A form of verdict letting a jury give a longer explanation of what they think are the main or important issues.Since 1 October 2009 the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has taken over the judicial functions of the House of Lords. It is the court of last resort and highest court of appeal in the United Kingdom.Since 1 October 2009 the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has taken over the judicial functions of the House of Lords. It is the court of last resort and highest court of appeal in the United Kingdom.The government's in-house lawyers, who will act for the Prison Service in instructing barristers at inquests.The government's in-house lawyers, who will act for the Prison Service in instructing barristers at inquests.The highest civil court where cases may be heard for the first time. It also hears appeals and conducts judicial reviewA type of court proceeding in which a High Court judge or judges reviews the lawfulness of the way a decision was made or and action was taken by a public body or official such as a coroner.s, and supervises magistrates and crown courts.The highest civil court where cases may be heard for the first time. It also hears appeals and conducts judicial reviewA type of court proceeding in which a High Court judge or judges reviews the lawfulness of the way a decision was made or and action was taken by a public body or official such as a coroner.s, and supervises magistrates and crown courts.Public means-tested financial assistance for representation during legal proceedings. It is not available for representation at most inquests. The Lord ChancellorThe cabinet minister in the government responsible for the effective running of the legal system in England and Wales. can grant it in exceptional cases.Public means-tested financial assistance for representation during legal proceedings. It is not available for representation at most inquests. The Lord ChancellorThe cabinet minister in the government responsible for the effective running of the legal system in England and Wales. can grant it in exceptional cases.The standard of proof in a civil court cases and for inquest verdicts other than unlawful killing or suicide. In these cases, one outcome need only be more probable than all the others.The standard of proof in a civil court cases and for inquest verdicts other than unlawful killing or suicide. In these cases, one outcome need only be more probable than all the others.The standard of proof in a civil court cases and for inquest verdicts other than unlawful killing or suicide. In these cases, one outcome need only be more probable than all the others.The standard of proof in a civil court cases and for inquest verdicts other than unlawful killing or suicide. In these cases, one outcome need only be more probable than all the others.The standard of proof in a civil court cases and for inquest verdicts other than unlawful killing or suicide. In these cases, one outcome need only be more probable than all the others.The standard of proof in a civil court cases and for inquest verdicts other than unlawful killing or suicide. In these cases, one outcome need only be more probable than all the others.An inquest into a death involving the state or state agents is required to be, in many ways, more thorough and wide ranging than inquests that do not engage the duties required by article 2Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights says that the state must not take someone’s life, except in very limited circumstances. The effect of article 2 is that the state has a duty to protect life and to carry out an effective investigation into a death involving the state or state agents. An inquest is normally the way which this is carried outArticle 2Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights says that the state must not take someone’s life, except in very limited circumstances. The effect of article 2 is that the state has a duty to protect life and to carry out an effective investigation into a death involving the state or state agents. An inquest is normally the way which this is carried out of the European Convention on Human Rights says that the state must not take someone’s life, except in very limited circumstances. The effect of article 2 is that the state has a duty to protect life and to carry out an effective investigation into a death involving the state or state agents. An inquest is normally the way which this is carried out of the ECHRThe European Convention on Human Rights is an international treaty to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe, incorporated into UK law as the Human Rights Act 1998. All Council of Europe member states including the UK have signed the Convention..An inquest into a death involving the state or state agents is required to be, in many ways, more thorough and wide ranging than inquests that do not engage the duties required by article 2Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights says that the state must not take someone’s life, except in very limited circumstances. The effect of article 2 is that the state has a duty to protect life and to carry out an effective investigation into a death involving the state or state agents. An inquest is normally the way which this is carried out of the ECHRThe European Convention on Human Rights is an international treaty to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe, incorporated into UK law as the Human Rights Act 1998. All Council of Europe member states including the UK have signed the Convention..An inquest into a death involving the state or state agents is required to be, in many ways, more thorough and wide ranging than inquests that do not engage the duties required by article 2 of the ECHR.An inquest into a death involving the state or state agents is required to be, in many ways, more thorough and wide ranging than inquests that do not engage the duties required by article 2 of the ECHR.The standard of
proof in a civil court cases and for inquest
verdicts other than unlawful killing or
suicide. In these cases, one outcome need
only be more probable than all the others.The standard of
proof in a civil court cases and for inquest
verdicts other than unlawful killing or
suicide. In these cases, one outcome need
only be more probable than all the others.Those people defined in the Coroners Act 1988 as having a right to ask questions at the inquest. Family members such as parents, children, spouses, civil partners or partners of the person who has died automatically come within the definition and can ask questions at the inquest. Other relatives and those with close relationships may also be regarded as Properly Interested Persons.Those people defined in the Coroners Act 1988 as having a right to ask questions at the inquest. Family members such as parents, children, spouses, civil partners or partners of the person who has died automatically come within the definition and can ask questions at the inquest. Other relatives and those with close relationships may also be regarded as Properly Interested Persons.The organisation responsible for providing
Public Funds for legal work.The organisation responsible for providing
Public Funds for legal work.The highest standard of proof required in legal hearings and needed for returning inquest verdicts of unlawful killing or suicide.The highest standard of proof required in legal hearings and needed for returning inquest verdicts of unlawful killing or suicide.The highest
standard of proof required in legal hearings
and needed for returning inquest verdicts of unlawful killing or suicide.The highest
standard of proof required in legal hearings
and needed for returning inquest verdicts of unlawful killing or suicide.Formerly known as police surgeons, FMEFormerly known as police surgeons, Forensic Medical Examiners or police doctors examine and assess the medical needs of people detained in police custody.s or police doctors examine and assess the medical needs of people detained in police custody.Formerly known as police surgeons, FMEFormerly known as police surgeons, Forensic Medical Examiners or police doctors examine and assess the medical needs of people detained in police custody.s or police doctors examine and assess the medical needs of people detained in police custody.The DPP is a government-appointed legal officer who is the head of, and responsible for, the Crown Prosecution ServiceThe CPS is responsible for deciding whether or not there is enough police evidence to undertake a criminal prosecution for a general criminal offence (e.g. manslaughter) both before and in some cases after the inquest, and whether or not a prosecution is in the public interest..The DPP is a government-appointed legal officer who is the head of, and responsible for, the Crown Prosecution ServiceThe CPS is responsible for deciding whether or not there is enough police evidence to undertake a criminal prosecution for a general criminal offence (e.g. manslaughter) both before and in some cases after the inquest, and whether or not a prosecution is in the public interest..The ECHR is an international treaty to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe, incorporated into UK law as the Human Rights ActThe Human Rights Act 1998 is an Act of Parliament that incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law. 1998. All Council of Europe member states including the UK have signed the Convention.The ECHR is an international treaty to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe, incorporated into UK law as the Human Rights ActThe Human Rights Act 1998 is an Act of Parliament that incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law. 1998. All Council of Europe member states including the UK have signed the Convention.Published three times a year, Inquest Law is a vital resource for anyone working on the investigation of sudden deaths. Inquest Law is distributed widely amongst lawyers, coroners, academics and policy makers. Written by INQUEST Lawyers Group (ILG) members and invited contributors, it informs practitioners about recent legal developments relating to the inquest system and the investigation of sudden deaths, with extensive casenotes written by the leading lawyers in the field.The magazine also keeps practitioners informed of policy developments in related areas.
  Produced in a high-quality format, Inquest Law welcomes letters and other contributions on issues of importance to our readership.
Issue 23 (February 2012) – Henrietta Hill examines a further attempt to allow some inquests to be held in secret through the Justice and security Green paper; news of progress on the Chief Coroner; plus the usual extensive casenotes section and book reviews. Issue 24 is due for publication in June 2012.
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 Inquest Law Issue 22, September 2011 -The current issue of Inquest Law- see above for details of its contents.(£15 for a single copy)
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 Inquest Law Issue 21, June 2011 – Reports on the 7/7 inquests judicial review; government proposals on funding inquest representation; Alison Davies writes about representing her family at the inquest into the death of her brother Terry Jupp; and Graham Smith looks at the Cass Report.(£15 for a single copy)
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 Inquest Law Issue 20, November 2010 - The coalition government’s plans to abolish the post of Chief Coroner; recent developments in inquest law; an introduction to AvMA and the Royal British Legion’s new inquest advice projects.(£15 for a single copy)
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 Inquest Law Issue 19, June 2010 -Fiona Murphy covers the key Lewis judgment; Henrietta Hill writes on the subject of anonymity at inquests; a report on the Bernard ‘Sonny’ Lodge Inquiry; and Leslie Thomas outlines his experience as Counsel to the inquest.(£15 for a single copy)
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 Inquest Law Issue 18, December 2009 -reflects on the changes to the inquest system during 10 years of Inquest Law; Michael Mansfield QC on 35 years in the coroners courts; secret inquiries replacing the controversial secret inquests proposals; and a look at the Coroners & Justice Act 2009.(£15 for a single copy)
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 Inquest Law Issue 17, September 2009 – looks at the legacy of the inquest into the death of Blair Peach in 1979, and features an article on Counsel to the Inquest by Nigel Meadows, HM Coroner for Manchester.(£15 for a single copy)
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 Inquest Law Issue 16, April 2009 – Covers the Coroners and Justice Bill, judical reviews and the lessons of the inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes.(£15 for a single copy)
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 Inquest Law Issue 15, November 2008 – Feature on Diana, princess of Wales and Dodi Al-Fayed inquests, articles on causation in narrative verdictA form of verdict letting a jury give a longer explanation of what they think are the main or important issues.s, military death inquests plus extensive news and casenotes.(£15 for a single copy)
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 Inquest Law Issue 14, June 2008 – Interview with HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, Anne Owers, extensive news and casenotes.(£15 for a single copy)
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Inquest Law Issue 13, November 2007 – Lord David Ramsbotham interview, extensive casenotes and news. New design and layout. (£15 for a single copy)
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Inquest Law Issue 12, February 2007 – Coroners reform process stalled (£5)
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Inquest Law Issue 11, March 2006 – Plans for reform of the inquest system and the Coroners Bill (£5)
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Inquest Law Issue 10, September 2005 – Pre-Human Rights Act deaths and post–HRA inquests: the case of Pearson. (£5)
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Inquest Law Issue 9, February 2005- The application of Middleton. (£5)
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Inquest Law Issue 8, October 2004 – New Cross fire: second inquest 23 years on. (£5)
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Inquest Law Issue 7, May 2004 – Middleton & Sacker: Major Development in Inquest Law. (£5)
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Inquest Law Issue 6, January 2004 – Amin: The Legal Significance. (£5)
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Inquest Law Issue 5, Spring 2002 – Inquests and the Human Rights Act. (£5)
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Inquest Law Issue 4, Spring 2000 – DPP under scrutiny on unlawful killing of black prisoner. (£5)
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Inquest Law Issue 3, Winter 1999 – Police officers acquitted after five year fight for a Trial. (£5)
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Inquest Law Issue 2, Summer 1999 – Ombudsman: Severin complaint ‘Fully justified.’ (£5)
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Inquest Law Issue 1, Winter 1998 – Douglas familydenied ‘Costly’ new inquest. (£5)
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