INQUEST CAMPAIGNS

INQUEST is working to end deaths caused by unsafe systems of detention, a lack of care, the use of force and by institutional failure. For almost four decades, we have been been the driving force behind improvements in the investigation and inquest process and the support offered to bereaved people following a state related death. 

INQUEST combines family participation with casework, campaigning and sharing knowledge in order to empower families, drive evidence-based policy and prevent deaths. 

We are working to achieve; 

1. Access to justice for families –equality of arms through developing a system which treats bereaved families with dignity and respect and supports them in navigating the legal process following a death and to achieve the truth;
   
   
2. Visibility with respect to all systems of care and detention – so that failures are exposed and changes can be made;
   
   
3. An end to all institutionalised forms of discrimination – too often a root cause of system failure, individual neglect or violence; these must be recognised and addressed;
   
   
4. Accountability for institutional failings and failure to act – effective sanctions and ‘accountable learning’, so that real and relevant action is taken to reduce the number of deaths in future.

Find out more about our 2018-2021 strategic goals

Many of the families we work with organise their own campaigns for justice and accountability. Learn more on the family campaigns webpage. 

OUR CURRENT CAMPAIGNS