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Suicide and the inference of intent

Suicide and the inference of intent Rory Badenoch Toogood v HM Senior Coroner for the Area of Somerset [2026] EWHC 634 (Admin) Introduction In this case the Divisional Court set out useful guidance on the legal framework for determining / inferring suicidal intent in circumstances in which there is no…
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Posted inInquests Inquiries Issue 9

The Justice Committee Report into the Coroners Service – is a long overdue overhaul in the offing?

The House of Commons Justice Committee – The Coroner Service – First Report of Session 2021-2022 On 27 May 2021, following an inquiry into the effectiveness and capacity of the Coroner Service in England and Wales, the House of Commons Justice Committee published a report calling for a number of…
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