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Chapter 15 - The Roles of Advocates and the Jury in the Coroner’s Court

A Legal Perspective

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 November 2024

Derek Tracy
Affiliation:
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
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An inquest is an inquisitorial process, and this has an impact on the roles of the advocates and the jury, if there is one. This chapter explains their roles, and also when a professional may require separate legal representation, with some further tips on giving evidence from the perspective of an advocate.

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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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