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With a 25% increase in the number of inquests each year since 2000, and the ever increasing public scrutiny on public bodies, more and more schools are becoming involved in the inquest process. Whilst the majority of deaths can be registered without the need for a coroner’s inquiry, this picture is less true for child deaths.
The Coroner has a duty to investigate any death where it cannot be easily attributed to natural causes. This might be because the cause is unnatural in some way, not known or is violent, possibly due to abuse, neglect, accident or suicide.
Whether your school will be involved or not will largely depend on the facts. The Coroner will typically write asking for reports from key members of staff and relevant documentation. In certain circumstances, however, the police may attend the school requesting to speak with staff and take statements at a moment’s notice.
This can, understandably, be very distressing. We are able to assist in supporting staff, offer advice on your legal obligations and help with the practical steps or preparation for whatever stage you are at.
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Advising on the death of a 14 year old girl in tragic circumstances. There were allegations of bullying, examination of response to special educational needs and safeguarding procedures for at risk children within the school. We advised the school, who had never been through an inquest before, through the process, provided representation at the hearing and obtained favourable judicial comment about the approach the school had taken to the death of one of its children.
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