Inquests - What’s New for 2024?

Introduction

Recent years have seen a series of high-profile coroner’s inquests making the headlines nationally. On a wider level, inquests have continued to throw up challenging issues for interested persons including the bereaved, other individuals, private and public organisations involved. In particular, organisations risk reputational damage and the prospect of negative reports by coroners to prevent further deaths (’PFD’) in accordance with regulation 28 of the Coroners (Investigation) Regulations 2013 with further changes now on the horizon.

This webinar will explore key developments taking effect in 2024 and what those involved in inquests should look out for.

The webinar is aimed at legal professionals already conducting inquest work but it will also be of general interest to those who are new to this area and others keen to refresh their knowledge.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Changes in legislation (including extension of the legislation surrounding deaths from COVID-19)
• Case law update (status of 1. statutory accident investigations branch investigations at inquests; and 2. the law on insanity at inquests)
• Looking ahead to possible new developments on PFD reports

This webinar was recorded on 25th July 2024

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