Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 9
9
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Bereaved people are at a disadvantage when they do not have access to the evidence.
Conclusion
Bereaved people are at a disadvantage when they do not have access to the evidence. It is important that the process for obtaining evidence is explained clearly to them as this is important for the fairness of the inquest. We encourage the new Chief Coroner to strengthen guidance and training on disclosure and pre-inquest reviews, emphasising to coroners that bereaved people should be told about their rights to documents early in the process.
Paragraph Reference:
73
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Chief Coroner will however provide a detailed response to this recommendation.