Inquest Law magazine

Published three times a year, Inquest Law is a vital resource for anyone interested in the issues arising from contentious deaths and their investigation. 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 with a particular focus on deaths in custody 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 26 (April 2013) – The new Chief CoronerThe legal official who orders a post-mortem and who is in charge of the inquest procedure. HH Judge Peter Thornton QC writes on progress towards a reformed coronial system. He is joined by Nick Hardwick, Chief Inspector of Prisons, who outlines the new approach being taken by the Prisons Inspectorate and Deborah Coles, co-director of INQUEST who discusses the need for a national mechanism to harness the learning from inquests and investigations. The issue also features a report by Adam Straw of Tooks chambers on the application under Section 13 by the Hillsborough families to have the inquest verdicts quashed and new inquests ordered, and a moving account from a family member about what it was like to represent herself at the inquest into her brother-in-law’s death in police custody. It also contains a comprehensive legal update, and a broad range of casenotes of recent inquests.

INQUEST is the only non-governmental organisation in England and Wales working specifically on contentious deaths and the inquest system and as such Inquest Law is a uniquely valuable publication.

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Write for Inquest Law Inquest Law is intended to both inform and stimulate debate on the issues facing inquest lawyers. We welcome case notes or any other related articles from ILG members or any other relevant parties. Please contact the INQUEST office if you would like to write an article before sending in your submission.

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Inquest Law Issue 26, April 2013 – The current issue of Inquest Law; see above for details of its contents.(£15 for a single copy)

Inquest Law Issue 25, December 2012 – Matthew Ryder QC and Caoilfhionn Gallagher discuss challenges to ensuring open and transparent inquests. (£15 for a single copy)

Inquest Law Issue 24, July 2012 – Paul Bowen QC, Professor Philip Leach and Deborah Coles write about upholding 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 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 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 following deaths in mental health settings. (£15 for a single copy)

Inquest Law 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. (£15 for a single copy)

Inquest Law Issue 22, September 2011 – Karen Quinlivan examines the McCaugheyjudgment at the Supreme CourtSince 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. and Lord Toby Harris updates on the work of the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody. (£15 for a single copy)

Inquest Law Issue 21, June 2011 – Reports on the 7/7 inquests 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 coronerThe legal official who orders a post-mortem and who is in charge of the inquest procedure..; 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)

Inquest Law Issue 20, November 2010 - The coalition government’s plans to abolish the post of Chief CoronerThe legal official who orders a post-mortem and who is in charge of the inquest procedure.; recent developments in inquest law; an introduction to AvMA and the Royal British Legion’s new inquest advice projects.(£15 for a single copy)

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)

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)

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 CoronerThe legal official who orders a post-mortem and who is in charge of the inquest procedure. for Manchester.(£15 for a single copy)

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)

Inquest Law Issue 15, November 2008 – Feature on Diana, princess of Wales and Dodi Al-Fayed inquests, articles on causation in narrative verdicts, military death inquests plus extensive news and casenotes.(£15 for a single copy)

Inquest Law Issue 14, June 2008 – Interview with HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, Anne Owers, extensive news and casenotes.(£15 for a single copy)

Inquest Law Issue 13, November 2007 – Lord David Ramsbotham interview, extensive casenotes and news. New design and layout. (£15 for a single copy)

Inquest Law Issue 12, February 2007 – Coroners reform process stalled (£5)

Inquest Law Issue 11, March 2006 – Plans for reform of the inquest system and the Coroners Bill (£5)

Inquest Law Issue 10, September 2005 – Pre-Human Rights ActThe Human Rights Act 1998 is an Act of Parliament that incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law. deaths and post–HRA inquests: the case of Pearson. (£5)

Inquest Law Issue 9, February 2005- The application of Middleton. (£5)

Inquest Law Issue 8, October 2004 – New Cross fire: second inquest 23 years on. (£5)

Inquest Law Issue 7, May 2004 – Middleton & Sacker: Major Development in Inquest Law. (£5)

Inquest Law Issue 6, January 2004 – Amin: The Legal Significance. (£5)

Inquest Law Issue 5, Spring 2002 – Inquests and the Human Rights ActThe Human Rights Act 1998 is an Act of Parliament that incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law.. (£5)

Inquest Law Issue 4, Spring 2000 – DPP under scrutiny on unlawful killing of black prisoner. (£5)

Inquest Law Issue 3, Winter 1999 – Police officers acquitted after five year fight for a Trial. (£5)

Inquest Law Issue 2, Summer 1999 – Ombudsman: Severin complaint ‘Fully justified.’ (£5)

Inquest Law Issue 1, Winter 1998 – Douglas familydenied ‘Costly’ new inquest. (£5)