Inquest Proceedings
If you are unacquainted with the procedures of a coroner’s court, there may be numerous short inquests held on a single day. However, on occasion, proceedings can be protracted involving Pre Inquest Review Proceedings (PIRHs), culminating in a full hearing in line with procedures set out in the Justice and Coroner’s Act 2009 (see Sections 5 and 10 especially). The purpose of a coronial investigation is to ascertain the chain of events leading to a death. The purpose of an investigation is to determine who the deceased was and how, when and where the deceased came by his/her death.
My family, as Litigants in Person, have been given rare permission by the Solicitor General (twice) to apply to the High Court, based in the Royal Courts of Justice, to quash an inquest into my sister’s death. The first inquest took place in 2005; a second inquest was convened in 2015, following three PIRHs. I represented my family, successfully, during these proceedings. Inquests are challenging and emotionally charged. If you cannot afford a solicitor, I can offer support and guidance; I can also represent you during inquest proceedings.
‘When a death is reported to a coroner.’ Under ‘ What to do when someone dies: step by step.’
Family of Carole Myers can apply for fresh inquest
Carol Myers was born Carol Felstead
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Unemployment Tribunals
If you are making an application to an employment tribunal, instruct an experienced solicitor. If you can not afford a solicitor and proceed as a Litigant in Person, I can assist you.
What I can do for you.
Help/representation with unfair dismissal.
Employment Tribunals are comprised of a judge and two lay persons. They make independent decisions where there is a legal dispute concerning employment law. I can assist you if you are making a claim. I can support you through the process and represent you at preliminary and full employment hearings, acting on your instructions.
It is important to set out a strong case, and to provide cogent and clear evidence to support your application. As your adviser, I can sift through the evidence with you and help you to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of your case. I have a very sound understanding of the Equality Act 2010. Together, we can use the law to remedy the discrimination that you have suffered. To establish the merits of your grievance, click on the link below for general guidelines and advice.
Whilst employment law is not complicated, if you are proceeding as a Litigant in Person, I recommend consulting the following books:
David Curwen, Employment Claims without a Lawyer: A Handbook for Litigants in Person (Bath Publishing, 2018).
Richard Kidner, Blackstone’s Statutes on Employment Law 2019 – 2020 (Oxford University Press, 2019).
David Cabrelli, Employment Law (Pearson, 2019).
Karen Lee, A Straightforward Guide to Employment Law (Straightforward Guides, 2021).
