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Coroners Inquests/ Public Enquiries

Hill Dickinson’s health team is able to expertly advise on all matters arising out of the Coroner’s jurisdiction.  The specialist team appreciates that Inquests are often high profile and raise issues for Trusts that require robust legal advice and sound management. The team recognises that skilled handling of an inquest can avert potential claims for compensation and early evaluation can secure a quick settlement.

Areas of expertise include:

  • The Human Tissue Act 2005 and post mortems
  • Assisting Trusts to support staff through the inquest process
  • Advocacy at coroner’s inquests
  • Dealing with complex inquests, including those involving allegations of gross negligence manslaughter and system neglect
  • Judicial review of inquests
  • Dealing with the media

Click here to view the Healthcare Brochure or the most recent Healthcare Newsletter

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Click here to view the Healthcare Update April 2008

Click here to view the New law on Cororate Manslaughter for the NHS April 2008