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R v HM Coroner for Birmingham and Solihull ex p Benton

Authors / Contributors: Bridget Dolan KC , Debra Powell KC
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R v HM Coroner for Birmingham and Solihull ex p Benton
   
Issue: Issue: Whether a verdict of natural causes was the only possible verdict when some evidence suggested that a medical procedure may have caused the death. Whether accident/misadventure should have been left to the jury.
   
Court: Administrative Court
   
Reference:   CO/2090/96
   
Judge(s): Kay J
   
Date: 31 July 1997