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Media industry
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Why do we cover inquests when it can pain families? The objections to this are understandable, but often misplaced

Journalists face the challenging task of reporting on inquests, often intruding on grieving families, yet this can lead to powerful stories.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Ontario examines whether to amend Coroners Act to replace mandatory jail inquests with annual reviews | CBC News

Ontario may replace mandatory coroner inquests for jail deaths with coroner-led annual reviews supported by advisory committees including family, legal, corrections, advocates and subject-matter experts.
Law
fromIndependent
5 months 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
6 months 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
7 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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