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Law
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Judge expresses doubts over challenge by Deirdre Morley as part of inquest decision in case of killing of her three children

High Court cannot micromanage the Coroner's Court and doubts exist that Deirdre Morley can successfully challenge a coroner's decision limiting inquest scope.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New rules will allow police misusing force in England and Wales to walk away scot-free'

Misconduct hearings in England and Wales will require proof beyond reasonable doubt, making it harder to punish officers for wrongful use of force.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

New inquests open into jailed surgeon's patients

Two further inquests opened into deaths of former patients of jailed surgeon Ian Paterson, bringing total to 65, with deaths suspected to involve substandard care.
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