Shared Insights: Coroner's question time
This Shared Insights forum took place on 16 September 2025.
This session of Coroner’s Question Time, chaired by Nicola Evans, Partner at Browne Jacobson, focussed on expert evidence in inquests.
We were joined by a panel of three experienced Coroners:
- Mr Zak Golombeck, Area Coroner for Manchester City
- Miss Louise Pinder, Senior Coroner for Rutland and North Leicestershire
- Mr Christopher Stark, Assistant Coroner for Northamptonshire & Director of Legal Services for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
We explored the fundamental principles governing when expert evidence is required, how experts should be instructed, and the practical considerations coroners face when determining whether independent expert opinion is necessary to answer the statutory questions in an inquest.
The discussion covered key areas including the scope and purpose of expert evidence, proportionality considerations given budget constraints, the duties and independence requirements for experts, and the challenges faced by bereaved families navigating the inquest process. The insights shared aim was to assist health and social care providers in understanding best practices for the instruction and use of expert evidence in coronial proceedings.
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Contact
Nicola Evans
Partner
Nicola.Evans@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)330 045 2962
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