Coroners' Courts: A Guide to Law and Practice

The work of the coroner is frequently misunderstood, not least within the legal and medical professions. Yet the coroner's inquest will often have great significance for those involved and can attract considerable media interest. Professional reputations can easily be damaged in thisunremittingly public arena and verdict of "neglect" or "unlawful killing" are increasingly sought. This text offers a clear route-map through the confusion and misconceptions surrounding the inquest and the work of the coroner. Designe d in a user-friendly way, with a comprehensive index which enables easy access to key subjects, the book provides an up-to-date analysis of major issues arisingfrom the coroner's investigation of a death. Written by one of only 26 full-time coroners, this practical book assists all who have to deal with the coroner in a professional capacity, providing an insight into the workings of a coroner's court. It provides explanations or what the coroner's dutiesare, the purpose of the inquest,Dorries, Christopher is the author of 'Coroners' Courts: A Guide to Law and Practice', published 1999 under ISBN 9781841741741 and ISBN 1841741744.