Long inquest delays an 'act of cruelty', say bereaved mums
The families of Laura Davies and Cariss Stone waited years for their inquests.
www.bbc.comHere’s a concise update on the latest inquests in England and Wales.
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General landscape: There has been ongoing attention to delays and backlog in inquests across England and Wales, with reporting highlighting substantial wait times for some families before conclusions are reached. This remains a live issue as coronial systems adapt to reforms and ongoing caseloads.[1][2]
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Key reform and policy context: Recent and upcoming reforms aim to streamline processes, enable broader use of written inquests, and clarify duties between local authorities and policing bodies, while also addressing death certification reform. These changes could influence timelines and how inquests are conducted in future cases.[2]
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Where to find current schedules: Local authorities and coroners’ courts publish inquest listings and schedules, and dedicated aggregators compile upcoming inquests across England and Wales. If you’re looking for a specific case or a tight date range, checking the local coroner’s office website or a centralized inquest listings site is best.[3][4]
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Practical tip: For families or professionals tracking a particular inquest, verify dates and status directly with the relevant court, as public listings can change and some inquests may be held in private or with restricted information.[4]
If you want, I can narrow this to: a) a specific region (e.g., England vs Wales), b) a timeframe (next 30 days), or c) a particular type of inquest (e.g., death in custody, road traffic) and pull the most recent publicly available details. I can also summarize notable recent cases if you share names or contexts you’re interested in.