Capsticks’ Guide to Inquests brings together our leading inquest and advisory specialists from our Advisory team to share practical, experience-led insight across every key stage of the inquest process. 

Across six focused episodes, we explore the strategic decisions, procedural challenges, and common pressure points that organisations face, from early pre-inquest review hearings through to conclusions and Regulation 28 considerations. Designed for those involved in managing inquests, governance, and patient safety, as well as those called to give evidence at inquests, the series provides guidance on preparation, evidence and disclosure grounded in real-world experience of inquest proceedings.

Pre-inquest review (PIR) hearings play a critical role in shaping how an inquest will evolve. In episode 3, our speakers discuss why getting the scope right at an early stage is so important, and how organisations can actively influence that process.

Jeremy Loran and Lizzie Turner explore how decisions made at PIR hearings affect the breadth of evidence, the number of witness statements required, and whether Article 2 is engaged. They also consider the issues coroners are seeking to resolve early on, including whether anything has been overlooked, how to remain focused on client priorities, and when it is necessary to raise involvement of other organisations or potential Interested Persons.

Stay tuned for our next episode – coming soon.

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How Capsticks can help 

If you have any queries around what is discussed in this podcast, and the impact on your organisation, please speak to Jeremy Loran or Lizzie Turner to find out more about how Capsticks can help.