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4. Identity of interested persons (see
s.47(2), CJA 2009)
5. Representation
6. Whether Article 2 ECHR arguably
engaged
7. Whether jury required (s.7 CJA 2009) or
assessors (see 18 below)
8. Whether closed evidence likely
9. Preliminary issues of scope (inc.
potential systemic issues)
10. Other preliminary matters

14 First preliminary hearing To follow Agenda (above)
In public
Preferably in local coroner’s court

15 Further preliminary hearings Agenda(s) to include -
In public 1. Matters left over from first hearing
2. Progress of investigations
3. Further investigation
4. Scope
5. List of witnesses
6. Disclosure
7. Jury bundle (if jury)
8. Date, venue for final hearing

16 Continuing investigation and
disclosure

17 CC to have oversight and E.g. to monitor timetable; to ensure family
advisory role (but not decision- participation; to advise/inform judge/SC
making) (not decide) on joining of related inquests

18 Final inquest hearing Jury mandatory provisions apply;
In public discretionary provisions to apply where
Conducted by judge/SC either possible (see s.7(2) and (3))
alone or with jury or with 2 lay Jury/lay assessors: not to be used where
assessors (judge/SC to decide closed evidence may be called and relied on
which) No jury if evidence too complex (apply civil
test)

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