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INQUEST issues regular media releases regarding updates from ongoing casework and broader policy and campaigns issues.

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Inquest into self-inflicted death of Anthony Walker whilst on probation in Portsmouth opens Tuesday

18 April 2019 Read more

Devon & Cornwall Police found not guilty of causing death of Thomas Orchard as health and safety prosecution continues

18 April 2019 Read more

Priory Group convicted of breach of health and safety law and fined £300k following death of Amy El-Keria

17 April 2019 Read more

Latest hearing of the prosecution of the Priory Group following death of 14 year old Amy El-Keria begins Tuesday

12 April 2019 Read more

Hearing for Health and Safety prosecution of Devon and Cornwall Police to determine whether breaches caused Thomas Orchard’s death

12 April 2019 Read more

New figures highlight gross injustice faced by bereaved families at inquests

10 April 2019 Read more

Jury concludes neglect contributed to death of Duncan Tomlin following police restraint in 2014

9 April 2019 Read more

Family left with unanswered questions as inquest into death of Raymond Knight in Essex police custody concludes

8 April 2019 Read more

Inquest concludes into the death of James Lockett, whose medical cause of death was recorded as unascertained

5 April 2019 Read more

Inquest finds serious failures at Sodexo run HMP Peterborough contributed to death of Annabella Landsberg

4 April 2019 Read more

Inquest into death of Emily Inglis in Carmarthenshire mental health unit reopens Monday

3 April 2019 Read more

Jury finds failings in the immigration detention system contributed to the killing of Tarek Chowdhury at Colnbrook IRC

27 March 2019 Read more

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Inquest into self-inflicted death of Anthony Walker whilst on probation in Portsmouth opens Tuesday

18 April 2019
Devon & Cornwall Police found not guilty of causing death of Thomas Orchard as health and safety prosecution continues

18 April 2019
Priory Group convicted of breach of health and safety law and fined £300k following death of Amy El-Keria

17 April 2019
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Jury finds series of failings contributed to self-inflicted death of 22-year-old woman on mental health ward

25 July 2018
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INQUEST is the only charity providing expertise on state related deaths and their investigation to bereaved people, lawyers, advice and support agencies, the media and parliamentarians.
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Family of Gaia Pope call for answers as the IOPC announce investigation into Dorset Police following the death of the missing teenager

6 April 2018
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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.
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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.
Coroner concludes care of Oliver McGowan was ‘appropriate’ despite parents pleas not to use medication which led to the teenagers death

20 April 2018
BAME deaths in police custody

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INQUEST newsletter

INQUEST Newsletter: 14 March Updates on the launch of #LegalAidforInquests and how to support the campaign, multi-agency failings exposed and the ongoing fights for justice following deaths in police custody, immigration detention and prison. Read more

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