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Inquests

olias
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Are the results of inquests available in the public domain?
ie, is there such a thing as a site where I can search for the results of an inquest, or information on what was said during it?
Thanks.
Olias
ie, is there such a thing as a site where I can search for the results of an inquest, or information on what was said during it?
Thanks.
Olias
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it would be somewhere on the courts website, I think? I think the default is that they're open to the public.
Looks like you need to read this.
I found the Worcestershire Coroner's page with some information, maybe google the local coroner's office.Signature removed for peace of mind0 -
Coroners reports are closed for 30 years after the court hearing even though the courts proceedings can be reported at the time. This is inline with criminal court cases and civil court cases. There is also an issue of Data Protection as well.
Rob0 -
I think the information provided to you is correct.
You should also be aware that the public/press can attend the Inquest at the court as well.0 -
Coroners reports are closed for 30 years after the court hearing even though the courts proceedings can be reported at the time. This is inline with criminal court cases and civil court cases. There is also an issue of Data Protection as well.
Rob
The Coroners office will supply all information relating to a case including police reports , autopsies, witness statements and statements from Police officers once the inquest is closed and a cause of death established.
It cost me £800 -
This is not the case if a close relative requests the information.
The Coroners office will supply all information relating to a case including police reports , autopsies, witness statements and statements from Police officers once the inquest is closed and a cause of death established.
It cost me £80
Cavework,
Was that under a freedom of information request? If so then that is different and I would also assume that the witness statements would have had all the names and addresses removed? If not then the coroners court have breached the Data Protection Act. I have not to long ago worked on a case of a child suicide where the childs father was trying to prove neglect in the way the police handled the investigation into the suicide and the father on request to the coroner for the reports was refused. I will investigate this further
Rob0 -
The accident took place in 1984 and I applied to the Coroners office for all information in 2011.
Due to the nature of the accident details of the other fatality were also included.. (2 people on a motorbike).
I am the only sibling of one of the fatalities who was aged 18 and had no dependents
None of the witness names and adresses where withheld.
This had nothing to do with freedom of information , it was just an application for information direct to the coroners office
As I do not have all the facts about the case you are involved in I am not in a position to comment but each case is personal to the people who have lost a loved one .
I must admit I have to question if it is appropriate for you to discuss an actual case being dealt with in a professional capacity on an open forum ?
Could that possibly be considered a breach of confidentiality unless posted with the permission of the direct family?0 -
The accident took place in 1984 and I applied to the Coroners office for all information in 2011.Coroners reports are closed for 30 years after the court hearing even though the courts proceedings can be reported at the time.
We don't know how recent the information olias wants is.Signature removed for peace of mind0 -
2011 - 1984 = 27 years, so not more than 30 years.0
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Edd,
If I had made mention of names involved in a case then I would have agreed with you over confidentiality. In this case however the person I have been helping wants as much publicity about this has possible and has used in the past Facebook and other internet social media networks. The case as far as legal proceedings go is at the moment closed and the case is in the hands of the PCC so no there are no issues of contempt of court or influencing a future jury etc.
Whilst you stated this had nothing to do with Freedom of Information Act I am sure this will have been used by the coroners court in relation to whether they should furnish you with the details. It seems to be what all government depts now turn to when any request for information is asked for and one that as a blood relative would have gone in your favour in this case
Rob0 -
eddtheduck wrote: »2011 - 1984 = 27 years, so not more than 30 years.
I counted the decades on my fingers several times, one must have slipped. :rotfl:
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