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Opinion  |  26:07:23
What is the role of a jury in an inquest?
Our latest blog, part of a series on the inquest process, considers when and how a coroner must call a jury and the role of a jury in the inquest process.
Opinion  |  24:07:23
How to challenge a serious incident or root cause analysis report if you disagree
Incident reports are intended to establish the causes and contributory factors of a death or other avoidable event. For this reason they are very important, and something that should be taken very seriously by the trust or organisation completing them.
Opinion  |  20:07:23
No More Deaths: Speaking with INQUEST about their call for a National Oversight Mechanism
It is said that those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it, a saying which resonates deeply with INQUEST, the only charity in England and Wales dedicated to working alongside...
Opinion  |  15:05:23
Post mortem examinations and inquests – what you need to know
After a loved one dies, a post mortem may need to take place to investigate the cause of death. This post considers the role of the post mortem in the context of a coroner’s...
Opinion  |  16:02:23
The impact of racism within NHS maternity care
Kerstin Scheel takes a look at how the NHS is addressing inequalities in maternity healthcare that have been raised in recent years.
Case Study  |  14:02:23
Inquest into prison death raises significant concerns over health provision and duty of candour
Ali Cloak and Holly Sumbler acted for a family in an inquest into the death of a man at HMP Lowdham Grange (referred to here as C), where the jury returned a conclusion of...
Opinion  |  02:12:22
Why RWK Goodman supports National Grief Awareness Week 2023
Ali Cloak explains the goals of National Grief Awareness Week and what you can do to get involved.
Opinion  |  13:10:22
The Child Death Overview Panel: What you need to know
Since 2008 there has been a legal requirement where following the death of a child under the age of 18, the death must be reviewed by a Child Death Overview Panel. The panel acts...
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Opinion  |  12:10:22
What to do when a child dies – practical considerations after a child bereavement
When a child dies it is of course a very difficult time, and it can be difficult to know what practical steps you might need to take. Here we have gathered a range of...
Opinion  |  21:03:22
How to best prepare for Mother’s Day if you’re grieving
Ali Cloak gives some tips to prepare for Mother's Day following a bereavement.
Opinion  |  12:01:22
A welcome change: more families now entitled to public funding for representation in Article 2 inquests
From today, the 12 January 2022, it will be easier for families to secure public funding for legal representation in relation to the inquests into the death of a loved one in many cases.
Opinion  |  08:12:21
Resources and support available to the bereaved
Ali Cloak details some of the support available from organisations specialising in helping people following a bereavement.
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