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"The work of the coroner is frequently misunderstood, not least within the legal and medical professions. Yet the coroner's inquest will often have great significance for those involved and can attract considerable media interest. Professional reputations can easily be damaged in this unremittingly public arena and verdict of ""neglect"" or ""unlawful killing"" are increasingly sought. This text offers a clear route-map through the confusion and misconceptions surrounding the inquest and the work of the coroner. Designe d in a user-friendly way, with a comprehensive index which enables easy access to key subjects, the book provides an up-to-date analysis of major issues arising from the coroner's investigation of a death. Written by one of only 26 full-time coroners, this practical book assists all who have to deal with the coroner in a professional capacity, providing an insight into the workings of a coroner's court. It provides explanations or what the coroner's duties are, the purpose of the inquest, the implications of the coroner's verdict and how to offer evidence and conduct oneself in the coroner's court."

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Author:   Christopher Dorries, OBE
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Blackstone Press Ltd
Edition:   New edition
ISBN:  

9781841741741

ISBN 10:   1841741744
Pages:   385
Publication Date:   01 November 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

History of the coroner; independence of the coroner; qualifications and appointment; the coroner's office; which deaths are reportable; deaths following medical treatment; statutory jurisdiction; decision to assume jurisdiction; decision to hold an inquest; suspicious deaths; post-mortem examinations; the pathologists evidence at court; releasing documents prior to inquest; preparing a report for the court; preparing to give evidence; advising the family; purpose of the inquest; taking the evidence; documentary evidence; requirement to call a jury; summing up to a jury; requirements of the inquisition; limitations of the verdict; common verdicts; neglect and unlawful killing; judicial review; release of documents after the inquest; after the inquest; preparing for a disaster; temporary mortuaries; identification of the deceased; treasure.

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