Inquest Update

An inquest is a fact finding investigation conducted by a Coroner into a death. It may be held with or without a jury depending on the circumstances. 

Julia Jones was joined by Sebastian Naughton from Serjeants’ Inn Chambers who gave an update on inquests, covering in particular:

• Key case law and important updates from the past 12 months relating to inquests
• Any practical themes/issues to learn from the recent developments for inquest matters
• Managing the inter-relationship between inquests and civil negligence claims

Sebastian Naughton is a specialist in coronial law, clinical negligence and employment law. He acted on behalf of Derbyshire NHS Trust at the inquest into the death of Sobhia Khan.