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High Court confirms Coroners may draw inferences in suicide conclusions
In Toogood v HM Senior Coroner for Somerset [2026] EWHC 634 (Admin), the High Court provides important clarification on how coroners may approach suicide conclusions in inquests. The judgment confirms that coroners may draw reasonable inferences from circumstantial evidence and are not required to exclude every speculative alternative explanation before reaching a conclusion. The decision strengthens the legal framework supporting coroners’ evaluative judgments where intent is not directly evidenced.
Webinar: Social care providers and inquests
oin Hempsons partners Liz Stokes and Adam Smith for an insightful webinar exploring the complexities of inquests and their impact on social care providers.
The Hillsborough Law Bill
Learn how The Hillsborough Law Bill addresses accountability in state failures and seeks to protect the rights of affected families.