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R (Pounder) v HM Coroner for the North and South Districts of Durham and Darlington; Youth Justice Board, Serco Home Affairs Ltd and Lancashire County Council (interested parties)

Authors / Contributors: Bridget Dolan KC , Debra Powell KC
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R (Pounder) v HM Coroner for the North and South Districts of Durham and Darlington; Youth Justice Board, Serco Home Affairs Ltd and Lancashire County Council (interested parties)
   
Issue: Whether a coroner should have made a ruling as to whether force used on a trainee in a secure training centre had been lawful; whether a fresh inquest was required.
   
Court: Administrative Court
   
Reference:   CO/7082/2007
   
Neutral Citation:   [2009] EWHC 76 (Admin)
   
Judge(s): Blake J
   
Date: 22 January 2009