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Lecture, Barnard's Inn Hall, Thursday, 5 Feb 2026 - 18:00
Death Investigation: What Do Coroners Do?
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When death occurs, the state has a duty to investigate. Every death must be registered locally with a cause of death. And now, more than any other country, all deaths are double-checked, with coroners having a significant role in over 30% of them, explaining the unexplained and reporting to prevent future deaths.
This lecture explains:
- Who are coroners and what they do
- When an inquest must take place
- How coroners arrive at a just conclusion and
- The benefit to the health and welfare of the nation in death investigation
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