Inquest

Now or Never! Legal aid for inquests

Join the campaign demanding automatic non means tested funding for legal representation following state related deaths. #LegalAidForInquests Read more
Help and advice

We provide free and independent advice to bereaved people following a death in state care or detention in England and Wales, and in other cases where wider issues of state and corporate accountability are in question. Read more
Useful resources

INQUEST has produced two invaluable resources for families and friends going through an inquest, and for those who would like to know more about their rights following a death. Read more
INQUEST newsletter

Latest Newsletter - 25 October: Includes information on cases demonstrating the human cost of government policies, investigations into the deaths of men, women and a baby in prison, Grenfell Inquiry news and how to join INQUEST as a Senior Caseworker. Read more

Family Hub

The hub is dedicated to families. It offers vital resources on post-death processes and opportunities for families to call for state accountability and justice.

Media

INQUEST is a small charity with an exceptional media profile, often appearing in the national press and broadcast news several times a week.

Our Work with Lawyers

The INQUEST Lawyers Group is integral to our work, providing specialist legal advice to families going through the inquest process.

Research & Statistics

With over 30 years of experience, INQUEST has a range of invaluable resources available for free on our website, including statistics, reports, briefings and submissions.

With 35 years experience providing independent advice on contentious deaths & their investigation INQUEST is working with families, lawyers and policy makers to advise on the follow up to the Grenfell Tower disaster.

News & Blogs

Keep up to date with the work of INQUEST and our families through our regular newsletter; our blog with news, events and other updates; and the family blog with bereaved families writing about their experiences.

Latest news

Scottish Government announce public inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh

12 November 2019 Read more
Jury highlight Morton Hall staff failures as inquest concludes on death of immigration detainee Carlington Spencer

11 November 2019 Read more
Lord Advocate confirms decision not to bring charges against Police Scotland officers involved death of Sheku Bayoh

11 November 2019 Read more

INQUEST Blog

'Forward forever, backward never' - A legacy for Mikey Powell

Tippa Naphtali on the death of his cousin Mikey Powell in 2003, and the long lasting legacy his family have built for him and other families like them. Read more
Remembering my 19 year-old son Jake

Mother Mary Foxall writes about the death of her 19 year old son, Jake at Glen Parva prison in November 2015. Read more
Families tell Parliament why bereaved relatives need legal aid at inquests

On 7 March 2018 families, lawyers and representatives from the charity, INQUEST, were questioned by the Joint Committee on Human Rights. Read more