Improving Inquests and Inquiries

A detailed video surrounding the area of inquests, presented by leading QC Stephen Harvey. For more information, visit http://www.shensmithbarristers.co.uk

Legal News and 30 Park Place chambers present an authoritative online event on inquests and inquiries in a Covid-19 era. Our online event provided practitioners with advice and practical tips on representing a range of parties in investigations into Covid-19 related deaths and will look at a potential statutory inquiry.

This webinar is brought to you by Garden Court Chambers. This webinar considers COVID issues in the context of the current limitations relating to Inquests and the overwhelming arguments that favour a Judge-led PUBLIC INQUIRY. Our panel critique the response to COVID so far, analysing the lessons which need to be learnt urgently for our future health security, the need to confront the social determinants of health inequalities, and the COVID impact on healthcare providers and NHS workers, particularly ethnic minority practitioners. Speakers Allison Munroe QC, Garden Court Chambers (Chair) Professor Leslie Thomas QC, Garden Court Chambers Stephen Simblet QC, Garden Court Chambers Ade Adeyemi MBE, Managing Director & Founder, Global Health Jobs Elkan Abrahamson, Director, Broudie Jackson Canter Hannah Brady, Paralegal, Member & Spokesperson for Covid-19 Bereaved Families For Justice UK https://www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk/events/public-inquiries-and-inquests-accountability-in-the-time-of-covid

Most doctors have to attend an inquest at some point in their career. In this video, medico-legal adviser Dr Nicola Lennard explains what you need to know about attending a coroner's inquest, including preparing to act as a witness, what to expect at an inquest, how to respond to questions and court etiquette. Read more: https://www.themdu.com/guidance-and-advice/guides/coroners-inquiries

Our medical negligence senior associate, Ayse Ince, answers frequently asked questions about inquests, including: 0:13 - When is an inquest opened? 0:36 - What are their purpose? 0:55 - What should you expect? 1:12 - Are family or other loved ones asked to give evidence? 1:29 - Will the coroner ask questions at an inquest? 1:58 - Who else will be in the courtroom? 2:24 - When will you receive the final death certificate? 2:39 - How we can help you... If you'd like more information and support, please visit our website https://www.irwinmitchell.com/personal/medical-negligence/fatal-claims-and-inquests or call 0370 1500 100.