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R v HM Coroner for Inner London North ex p Touche

Authors / Contributors: Bridget Dolan KC , Debra Powell KC
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R v HM Coroner for Inner London North ex p Touche
   
Issue: Whether there was an unnatural death where a death in hospital was caused or contributed to by neglect. Whether there was jurisdiction to hold an inquest. Whether costs should be awarded against the coroner.
   
Court: Court of Appeal
   
Reference:   C/2000/2479
   
Neutral Citation:   [2001] EWCA CIV 383
   
Judge(s): Simon Brown, Robert Walker and Keene LJJ
   
Date: 21 March 2001