A Coroners perspective – essential knowledge for the non-expert witness

‘A Coroners perspective – essential knowledge for the non-expert witness when assisting a coroner with their investigation into an unnatural death and giving evidence in a Coroner’s court’. Karen will cover the function and role of a Coroner and essential steps in a coroner’s investigation; what happens in an inquest and pre inquest review hearings; what Conclusions (formerly verdict) a Coroner can reach and the legal tests that are applied; and finally, some practical points about report writing and attending court.