Sudden Deaths and Fatal Accidents Inquiries is now established as the standard text in this field and this new edition continues to provide clear and simple explanation of this area of legal practice. The book takes the practitioner through the process of the inquiry from start to finish and includes basic information as well as details of how to deal with sudden deaths in the EU and a description of the role of the coroner in England.
This timely new edition provides essential updates as well as taking account of changes to the rules of the Court of Session. It deals with the major developments in the field of judicial review and impact of the Human Rights Act, ensuring that this text will remain an indispensable, thorough and authoritative guide for all those faced with a sudden death and seeking a clear route through the associated legal process.
This new edition will include chapters on judicial review and human rights and will update the medical material and information on deaths abroad.