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R (Bentley) v HM Coroner for the District of Avon

Authors / Contributors: Bridget Dolan KC , Debra Powell KC
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R (Bentley) v HM Coroner for the District of Avon
   
Issue: Whether the coroner had properly exercised his discretion when he refused the disclosure of relevant documents to properly interested persons in advance of an inquest. Whether to award costs against the coroner where his conduct called for “strong disapproval”.
   
Court: Administrative Court
   
Reference:   CO/2554/2000
   
Neutral Citation:   [2001] EWHC Admin 170
   
Judge(s): Sullivan J
   
Date: 2 March 2001