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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Inquest Book: The Law of Coroners and Inquests by Edited by Caroline Cross Edited by Neil Garnham Contributions by Peter Skelton Contributions by Rachel Marcus Contributions by Kate Beattie Contributions by Matthew Hill
Coronial Law is an area that attracts great public scrutiny reflected in the recent establishment of the office of Chief Coroner and the number of Judges of the High Court and the Court of Appeal made Deputy Assistant Coroners to particularly sensitive inquests. It is also an area of law that has changed significantly in recent years since the new Coroners and Justice Act 2009 came into force in 2013. This book provides practitioners with an up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the law of coroners and inquests. Written by barristers practising in the field it addresses changes to the structure and jurisprudence of coroners’ courts in a straightforward accessible manner. The book is helpfully arranged according to the elements of an inquest or the subject matter of a coroner’s investigation. Each chapter provides an overview of the legal issues statutory material and other sources of guidance followed by case summaries and extracts where the relevant issues are discussed. In addition there are useful appendices of relevant materials including applicable legislation and the Chief Coroner’s Guidance. The book is an essential companion for practitioners of coronial law indispensable to novices and seasoned practitioners alike.