An Introductory Guide to the Conduct of a Coroner’s Inquest

Introduction

Aimed at those new to this area of law, this webinar will guide you through how to expect an inquest to be conducted.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Pre-inquest reviews: the key agenda items
• The scope of the inquest: the principles derived from caselaw
• Public funding for legal representation
• The essential characteristics of an Inquest: formalities, records and media involvement
• How the Human Rights Act 1998 affects the scope of some inquests
• The standard of proof and the value of statistical evidence
• Juries: when are they needed and what role do they play?
• Expert witnesses: identification and instruction issues
• Statistical analysis of inquest conclusions and trends
• Examination of recent cases and factors influencing the future

This webinar was recorded on 25th November 2021