Gatehouse Chambers
Gatehouse Chambers, 1 Lady Hale Gate, Gray’s Inn, London WC1X 8BS
LAG Introduction to Inquests Training 2026
Wed, 21 October | 9:30am - 5pm BST | Gatehouse Chambers
This training provides delegates with the essential knowledge and skills required to navigate inquests with confidence. All levels of practitioners are welcome to this training, including those with little to no experience in inquests.
Introduction to Inquests
LAG’s annual Introduction to Inquests training is designed to provide delegates with the essential knowledge and skills required to navigate the inquest process with confidence.
This full-day, in-person training will be delivered by Shanthi Sivakumaran, Ruby Peacock, Natalie Lucas and Jordan Briggs from Doughty Street Chambers.
Introduction to Inquests covers key topics to support legal practitioners and other professionals involved in inquests to deepen their understanding of this complex system.
You'll learn about important materials like:
- Laws and guidance from the chief coroner
- An overview of the investigative process
- How inquest hearings are structured
- Pre-inquest hearings, submissions, and questioning
- Specific types of inquests (prison deaths, deaths in mental health detention & hospital deaths)
Case studies will provide practical examples to help improve your skills. The training includes guidance on reaching conclusions, Prevention of Future Death (PFD) reports, civil claims, and funding options.
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