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Jack Hubbard

Ref: 2019-0033 Date: 28 Jan 2019 Coroner: ME Hassell Area: London Inner (North) Responses identified: 0 / 1 View PDF

The nightclub's protocol for calling an ambulance, requiring duty manager approval and a second set of observations, created dangerous delays in emergency response.

Date 28 Jan 2019
56-day deadline 19 Jul 2019 est.
Responses identified 0 of 1
Alcohol, drug and medication related deaths

Coroner's concerns

AI summary
The nightclub's protocol for calling an ambulance, requiring duty manager approval and a second set of observations, created dangerous delays in emergency response.
View full coroner's concerns
I heard evidence that the protocol at Egg Nightclub for calling an ambulance is that before this can happen:

1. the duty manager must be called; and
2. a second set of observations must be taken, regardless of the results of the first.

Report sections

Investigation and inquest
On 11 September 2018, one of my assistant coroners, William Dolman, commenced an investigation into the death of Jack Hubbard, aged 18 years. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest earlier today. I made a determination that death was drug related.

The medical cause of death was: 1a methylenedioxymethylamphetamine (MDMA) toxicity
Circumstances of the death
Jack Hubbard ingested MDMA at Egg Nightclub in London on the evening of 24/25 August 2018.

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Reference
2019-0033
Date of report
28 January 2019
Coroner
ME Hassell
Coroner area
London Inner (North)

Responses identified

Responses identified 0 of 1
1 response not yet linked

Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 19 Jul 2019 (estimated).

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Egg London Nightclub

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