R (PARKIN) v HIS MAJESTY’S ASSISTANT CORONER FOR INNER LONDON (EAST) (1) LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING (2) NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, INTERESTED PARTIES

[2024] Med LR 305

KING’S BENCH DIVISION(ADMINISTRATIVE COURT)

Before Mrs Justice Collins Rice

Inquest – Death of elderly woman resulting from smoke inhalation – Involvement of public authorities prior to death – Known risk factors for a fire – Whether coroner required to investigate the wider circumstances of the death pursuant to article 2 ECHR.