Sacker v HM Coroner for West Yorkshire

[2003] Lloyd's Rep Med 326

COURT OF APPEAL

Lord Justice PILL, Lord Justice MUMMERY, and Lord Justice LATHAM

Death in custody — Article 2 ECHR — Evidence of systemic neglect — Action under Rule 43 of the Coroners Rules 1984 — Neglect rider — Whether the jury should have been given the opportunity to add a rider that neglect had contributed to the death — Judicial review — Delay in application — Delay caused by time taken to obtain legal funding