Article 2 Inquests: An Overview and Update – Landmark Chambers

Posted December 19th, 2024 in chambers articles, coroners, human rights, inquests, news by sally

‘In a recent Landmark Chambers Inquest Law webinar, Harriet Wakeman and Katharine Elliot reviewed the core principles of Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights (“the Convention”) and how it is applied in the area of inquest law, including reflecting on lessons to be learned from the latest case law. This blog builds on the content of that webinar with the aim of providing practitioners and members of the public with a more detailed overview of the topic.’

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Landmark Chambers, 29th November 2024

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Cult members jailed for plot to kidnap coroner they accused of ‘necromancy’ – The Independent

‘Cult members who plotted to kidnap and falsely imprison a coroner they accused of “necromancy” have been jailed.’

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The Independent, 29th October 2024

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Coroner raises concerns over new drivers taking passengers after north Wales crash – The Guardian

Posted October 17th, 2024 in accidents, coroners, inquests, news, road safety, young persons by sally

‘A coroner has raised concerns about young, newly qualified drivers being allowed to carry passengers, during an inquest into the deaths of four teenagers who drowned after a crash in north Wales.’

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The Guardian, 16th October 2024

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English coroner issues warning over death of woman trapped in ottoman bed – The Guardian

Posted October 15th, 2024 in accidents, coroners, health & safety, inquests, news by tracey

‘A coroner has warned that gas piston ottomans could present a risk to life, after a woman died when her bed collapsed on her, trapping her between the mattress and the base.’

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The Guardian, 14th October 2024

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Widower hopes for answers as surgeon inquests loom – BBC News

‘Catherine Coyne’s death is one of 62 being investigated, external in inquests opening in Birmingham into deaths of Paterson’s patients.

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BBC News, 7th October 2024

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Stalking victims left at ‘serious risk’ by police failures, report finds – The Guardian

Posted September 30th, 2024 in coroners, inquests, news, police, stalking, statistics, victims, women by sally

‘Systemic failures in the way police deal with stalkers are leaving victims at “serious risk” with some given wrong and “potentially dangerous” advice, a damning report by police chiefs in England and Wales has found.’

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The Guardian, 27th September 2024

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Coroner says ‘no causal link’ between The Jeremy Kyle Show and death of guest – The Independent

Posted September 11th, 2024 in coroners, duty of care, families, inquests, media, mental health, news, suicide by tracey

‘A coroner has ruled that The Jeremy Kyle Show’s treatment of Steve Dymond was not a “contributory factor” to his death.’

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The Independent, 10th September 2024

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Lessons to be learned over Harry Dunn – government – BBC News

Posted September 3rd, 2024 in accidents, coroners, emergency services, news, paramedics, reports, road traffic by tracey

‘The government has said lessons will be “properly learnt” in the case of a teenage motorcyclist killed outside an airbase in a crash with an American driver.’

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BBC News, 3rd September 2024

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Inmate with indefinite prison term took his own life after government rejected resentencing plans – The Independent

Posted August 22nd, 2024 in coroners, imprisonment, news, reports, sentencing by sally

‘A coroner has revealed a prisoner serving an abolished indefinite sentence took his own life after learning the government had rejected proposals to resentence IPP prisoners.’

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The Independent, 21st August 2024

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London woman’s death after eating laundry pods prompts coroner’s warning – The Guardian

Posted August 19th, 2024 in coroners, disabled persons, elderly, food, inquests, news by tracey

‘A coroner has issued a warning after a 93-year-old woman with dementia died after eating toxic laundry capsules she may have mistaken for sweets because of their bright packaging.’

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The Guardian, 18th August 2024

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Coroner warns Met failures leading to murder of Zara Aleena could happen again – The Guardian

Posted August 2nd, 2024 in coroners, inquests, murder, news, offensive weapons, police, probation, recidivists, stalking by michael

‘In a report addressed to the home secretary, the justice secretary, Met commissioner Mark Rowley and others, East London area coroner Nadia Persaud warned that similar deaths would occur unless services improved.’

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The Guardian, 2nd August 2024

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‘Cult’ members guilty of trying to kidnap coroner – BBC News

Posted July 31st, 2024 in conspiracy, coroners, false imprisonment, kidnapping, news by sally

‘Members of an “anti-establishment cult” who stormed into a court with handcuffs have been found guilty of trying to kidnap a coroner.’

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BBC News, 30th July 2024

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More data on death: Chief Coroner’s annual report for 2023 – Mills & Reeve

Posted July 24th, 2024 in coroners, inquests, news, reports by sally

‘The Chief Coroner’s annual report covers the work of the coroner service in England and Wales 2023. His Honour Judge Teague KC’s report provides a comprehensive overview of all the work taken forward across the coroner service. It provides valuable insights into the service’s operations and future direction.’

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Mills & Reeve, 23rd July 2024

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Coroner calls on US to act over Harry Dunn death – BBC News

‘A coroner has called for improved driver training for US government staff in the UK following the death of Harry Dunn.’

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BBC News, 8th July 2024

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Regulators’ efforts to improve standards in coroners’ courts stalling – Legal Futures

Posted June 28th, 2024 in barristers, coroners, courts, news, statistics by sally

‘A cross-regulator effort to improve the standard of practice in coroners’ courts has had limited effect, the first evaluation of the initiative has found.’

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Legal Futures, 28th June 2024

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Coroner criticises US government for lack of training given to Anne Sacoolas prior to Harry Dunn crash – The Independent

‘A coroner has criticised the US government for a lack of training provided to its employee Anne Sacoolas before the crash that killed Harry Dunn.’

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The Independent, 13th June 2024

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‘Inequity’ in prison mental health care – coroner – BBC News

Posted June 10th, 2024 in coroners, delay, hospitals, inquests, mental health, news, prisons, suicide by tracey

‘Prisoners with mental health emergencies face “inequity” in the way they are treated, a coroner has said.’

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BBC News, 9th June 2024

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Police lacked understanding in abuse case – coroner – BBC News

‘Police showed a “lack of understanding” of controlling and coercive behaviour in the case of a woman who was unlawfully killed, a coroner said.
Mother-of-three Kellie Sutton, 30, was found unconscious at the home she shared with abusive partner Steven Gane in Welwyn Garden City on 23 August 2017.
In a prevention of future deaths report, external, assistant coroner Samantha Broadfoot KC said there was also “a lack of awareness of the link between domestic abuse and suicide”.’

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BBC News, 14th May 2024

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Neglect led to man’s death at mental health unit – BBC News

Posted May 13th, 2024 in coroners, hospitals, inquests, mental health, negligence, news, suicide by tracey

‘Neglect by a health board contributed to a man’s death at a hospital in north Wales, a coroner has concluded.’

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BBC News, 10th May 2024

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Update on the Article 2 investigative duty in inquests: R. (on the application of Parkin) v HM Coroner for Inner London (East) [2024] EWHC 744 (Admin) – Landmark Chambers

‘In R. (on the application of Parkin) v HM Coroner for Inner London (East) [2024] EWHC 744 (Admin), the High Court considered the question of whether an Article 2 investigative duty arises in an inquest in circumstances where the individual concerned was living in their own home; had capacity, and exposed themselves to danger.’

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Landmark Chambers, 16th April 2024

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