Coroners' Investigations and Inquests

An accessible and authoritative guide to all aspects of the law of inquests and coroners.

Coroners' Investigations and Inquests combines an accessible and authoritative approach to all aspects of the law of inquests and coroners. It provides a unique approach to the structure and practice of the law, practical guidance, as well as focusing on the relationship between inquests and other proceedings.

Key areas include:

detailed guidance on conducting inquests into particular types of death, such as deaths in custody

analysis of procedural and substantive issues arising in inquests and investigations

a practical guide to representing organisations and/or families at inquests

the role of Art 2 ECHR in coronial investigations and at inquests

the impact of COVID-19 guidance on coronial law

examples of the various forms and precedents used in inquests, and

commentary and analysis following Maughan Supreme Court judgment

Coroners' Investigations and Inquests is an essential legal guide for all professionals working, or hoping to work, in the field of coronial law.