Inquests & Inquiries
Our inquest barristers draw from their interdisciplinary experience when representing bereaved families in inquests and core participants in public inquiries, and in related civil actions. Â The team comprises of barristers who have expertise in a wide-ranging areas including: police, healthcare, prison, probation, housing, immigration, childrens services and care homes.
We have acted in a high-profile and sensitive cases, including the inquest into the death of Baby P and a member of the team is currently seconded to assist a firm as part of the Team 1 representing the ‘Bereaved, Survivors and Residents’ Core Participants group in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
We are active members of INQUEST regularly providing assistance on cases and supporting their efforts to push for reform of legal aid for bereaved families.
We have particular expertise in:
- Prison and immigration detention
- Local authority and social services
- Hospital failings and mental health service
- Probation and supported accommodation
- Police contact, including pursuit, restraint and detention.