Coronavirus (COVID-19)—impact on coroners’ inquests and the investigation of deaths – 1 Crown Office Row

Posted June 2nd, 2020 in coronavirus, coroners, criminal justice, inquests, news by sally

‘Corporate Crime analysis: Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted all parts of the justice system, but there are particular ramifications for a jurisdiction which has as its core purpose the investigation of deaths. Therefore, by means of the Coronavirus Act 2020 (CA 2020) and guidance issued by the Chief Coroner, various measures have been taken to ensure that coroners’ courts are not overwhelmed. Matthew E Flinn, barrister at 1 Crown Office Row, discusses these measures.’

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1 Crown Office Row, 27th May 2020

Source: www.1cor.com