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In the matter of Tabarn

Authors / Contributors: Bridget Dolan KC , Debra Powell KC
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In the matter of Tabarn
   
Issue: Issue: Whether, where a coroner had recorded a verdict of death by natural causes in circumstances where the deceased had died in her sleep after being hypnotised at a stage performance, there should be a fresh inquest.
   
Court: Divisional Court
   
Reference:   CO/1387/97
   
Judge(s): Simon Brown LJ and Mance J
   
Date: 20 January 1998