Judicial Review and Inquests
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Human Rights & Public Law
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- Length:
- 30 minutes of audio
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- Yes Downloadable as MP3: Yes
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- Course Aims:
This podcast aims to give the listener an overview of the judicial review procedure with regard to inquests. It will examine the powers of the court and the circumstances under which the court can take action on a coroner's decision. The podcasts also examines where the relevant rules regarding this area of law can be found and considers the impact of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009.
- Outcomes:
- After completing the course you will:
- Understand the powers of the court in relation to judicial review of an inquest;
- Be aware of the scope of the court's jurisdiction in reviewing inquests;
- Know the type of act that may be challenged;
- Appreciate the impact of the ECHR on this area;
- Be familiar with the domestic legislative framework;
- Know the remedies provided for in a successful application;
- Understand the appeals process.
- Level:
- Specialist
- Classification:
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Legal Principles
- Sources and References:
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- Coroners Act 1988 European Convention on Human Rights Coroners and Justice Act 2009.
This podcast looks at how an inquest can be challenged by judicial review and the scope of the court's powers if an application is made. It also looks at the ECHR and the statutory appeals procedure in s.13 of the Coroners Act 1998.
Podcast added: 26/08/2010
Podcast last reviewed: 2011-04-26
