The Inquest Book

The Law of Coroners and Inquests
1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-84946-649-3
Verlag: Hart Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 528 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 171 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 1329 g

Coronial Law is an area that attracts great public scrutiny, reflected in the recent establishment of the office of the Chief Coroner, and the number of Judges of the High Court and the Court of Appeal made deputy assistant coroners to particularly sensitive inquests. It is also an area of law that has changed significantly in recent years since the new Coroners and Justice Act 2009 came into force in 2013.

This book provides practitioners with an up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the law of coroners and inquests. Written by barristers practising in the field, it addresses changes to the structure and jurisprudence of coroners' courts in a straightforward, accessible manner. The book is helpfully structured according to the elements of an inquest or the subject matter of a coroner's investigation. Each chapter provides an overview of the legal issues, statutory material and other sources of guidance, followed by case summaries and extracts where the relevant issues are discussed. In addition, there are useful appendices of relevant materials, including applicable legislation and the Chief Coroner's Guidance. The book is an essential companion for practitioners of coronial law, indispensable to novices and seasoned practitioners alike.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cross, Caroline

Garnham, Neil

Weitere Mitwirkende

Skelton, Peter

Marcus, Rachel

Beattie, Kate

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Common Law (UK, USA, Australien u.a.)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction

Sir Neil Garnham and Caroline Cross
Part One: Inquests-General Principles
2. Sources of Coronial Law and Guidance

Richard Mumford
3. Duty to Hold an Inquest

Rachel Marcus
4. The Role and Scope of an Inquest 9
Isabel McArdle
5. The Coroner

Marina Wheeler KC
6. Pre-Inquest Reviews

Richard Mumford
7. Article 2 Inquests

Peter Skelton KC, Caroline Cross and Kate Beattie
8. Interested Persons

David Manknell
9. Witnesses

Kate Beattie
10. Funding

Pritesh Rathod
11. The Jury

Richard Mumford
12. Evidence

Peter Skelton KC
13. Anonymity, Protective Measures and Public Interest Immunity

Matthew Hill and Sir Neil Garnham

14. The Inquest Hearing

David Manknell
15. Conclusions

Sir Neil Garnham and Kate Beattie
16. Inquest versus Public Inquiry

Isabel McArdle
Part Two: Specific Inquests
17. Medical Inquests

Isabel McArdle and Kate Beattie
18. Inquests Concerning Mental Health and Capacity

Richard Mumford and Rachel Marcus
19. Article 2 and Local Authorities

Kate Beattie
20. Deaths in Custody

Peter Skelton KC and Lois Williams
21. Police Inquests

Alasdair Henderson
22. Military Personnel and Civilians in War

Caroline Cross
23. Inquests Involving Intelligence Services and Agencies

Sir Neil Garnham
24. Deaths in the Workplace

Alasdair Henderson
Part Three: After the Inquest
25. Reports to Prevent Further Deaths

Caroline Cross and Isabel McArdle
26. Steps After the Inquest

Dame Philippa Whipple DBE

Über Autor(innen)

Cross, Caroline
Caroline Cross is a barrister at 1 Crown Office Row, UK.

Garnham, Neil
Sir Neil Garnham is a High Court judge sitting in the King's Bench Division, UK.

Caroline Cross is a barrister at 1 Crown Office Row.

Sir Neil Garnham is a High Court judge sitting in the Queen's Bench Division.