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R (Sparrow) v HM Coroner for East Somerset (1) Jennifer Chubb (2) Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Constabulary (interested parties)

Authors / Contributors: Bridget Dolan KC , Debra Powell KC
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R (Sparrow) v HM Coroner for East Somerset (1) Jennifer Chubb (2) Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Constabulary (interested parties)
   
Issue: Whether an inquest should be quashed under s13 of the Coroners Act 1988 where new evidence had been discovered relevant to the cause of death.
   
Court: Administrative Court
   
Reference:   CO/4004/2006
   
Neutral Citation:   [2006] EWHC 2718 (Admin)
   
Judge(s): Lord Phillips CJ, Roderick Evans J
   
Date: 1 November 2006