Coroner’s Inquests Explained: Legal Process & Practice

Introduction

Inquests are more than solemn legal rituals - they are vital mechanisms for uncovering truth, ensuring accountability, and shaping public policy.

This webinar will guide you through the Inquest journey examining the role of the Coroner, the procedure, the rules that govern Inquests, and the impact of key legislation such as Article 2 of the Human Rights Act 1998 on the Inquest itself.

Aimed at those new to this area of law, dive into this comprehensive introduction to gain clarity, context and confidence in navigating one of the justice system’s most complex and consequential arenas.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The Inquisitorial nature of an Inquest
• Pre-inquest reviews: the key agenda items
• The scope of the inquest: the principles derived from caselaw
• Public funding for legal representation
• 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
• The completion of the Record of Inquest
• Why Inquests are important and how they can be used as part of a wider civil claim

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 16th January 2026

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