Death Investigation: Coroners & Inquests

Program Overview

Through interactive seminars, participants gain a critical understanding of the inquest process, legal frameworks, and best practices in death investigation. The program is designed for professionals in law, medicine, and related fields seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in this specialized area.

Program Outline

• Reporting deaths
• Investigating cases
• Conducting inquests
• Reporting to prevent future deaths
It also equips participants to apply their knowledge to practice and develop a deeper understanding of legal processes.

Outline:

The program consists of five in-person interactive seminars held at King's College London's Strand Campus. The seminars cover the following topics:

Week 1:

Introduction

• Overview of the coroner service
• History and development of the coroner system
• The role of the coroner in society

Week 2:

Duty to Investigate

• Legal framework for death investigation
• Investigative procedures and techniques
• Decision-making in death investigations

Week 3:

The Inquest (1)

• Purpose and scope of the inquest
• Types of inquests

Week 4:

The Inquest (2)

• Role of the jury in an inquest
• Findings and conclusions
• Reporting to prevent future deaths

Week 5:

Final

• Review and reflection on the program
• Discussion of current issues and challenges in death investigation
• Future directions for the coroner service

Teaching:

Careers:

Other:

• The program is offered as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and is not for credit.
• A limited number of places are available.
• Participants are expected to be educated to degree level or have significant, relevant work experience.
• The program is especially suitable for those with a medical or legal background who want to learn more about the coroner's service.