Inquests & Inquiries

Inquests & Inquiries require focused psychiatric and psychological expert evidence for Coroners’ Courts and public inquiries. Our reports address mental health, risk, capacity, and causation issues within inquest timetables, providing clear, court-ready reasoning and availability for oral evidence where required.

Expert Witness Deliverables

Expert reports for Inquests & Inquiries follow CPR Part 35 compliance, providing structured evidence on psychiatric injury, risk assessment, and care pathways. Reports include retrospective analysis where mental state reconstruction is required, with clear reasoning suitable for coroner scrutiny and potential oral evidence.

Required Information for Instructions

To proceed with Inquest & Inquiry expert evidence, solicitors provide case papers, medical records, and specific questions for expert consideration. We require details of inquest dates, disclosure deadlines, and any Article 2 implications to ensure timely, focused reporting aligned with court requirements.

Practical Considerations & Timelines

Expert reports for Inquests & Inquiries typically require 7-14 days for completion, with fixed-fee quotes available within 60 minutes. All reports maintain professional independence, with experts available for coroner conferences and oral evidence when required. We provide nationwide coverage across England and Wales.

For more information about our medico-legal expertise, visit our About Us page. The Royal College of Psychiatrists provides guidance on expert witness standards at rcpsych.ac.uk, while the Ministry of Justice outlines coroner procedures at gov.uk/coroners-court.