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R (Davies) v HM Deputy Coroner for Birmingham

Authors / Contributors: Bridget Dolan KC , Debra Powell KC
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R (Davies) v HM Deputy Coroner for Birmingham
   
Issue: Whether the jury had been properly directed as to the meaning and availability of a neglect verdict in circumstances involving the apparent exercise of clinical judgment; whether the jury should have been asked to consider whether system neglect had contributed to the death of a prisoner; whether a fresh inquest should be ordered.
   
Court: Administrative Court
   
Reference:   CO/2071/2002
   
Neutral Citation:   [2003] EWHC 618 (Admin)
   
Judge(s): Moses J
   
Date: 11 February 2003