New Birmingham inquests open into jailed surgeon Ian Paterson’s patients

New Birmingham inquests open into jailed surgeon Ian Paterson’s patients

A further two inquests have been opened into the deaths of former patients of jailed surgeon Ian Paterson. Judge Richard Foster opened the inquests of Pauline Brown, who died aged 62, and Jennifer Fox, who died aged 47, at Birmingham Coroners’ Court on Tuesday. There are now 65 inquests ongoing into the deaths of patients … Read more

Lampard Inquiry told of ‘appalling delays’ to inquests in Essex

Lampard Inquiry told of ‘appalling delays’ to inquests in Essex

Lewis Adams BBC News, Essex PA Media The Lampard Inquiry has been told of an “extraordinary and shocking number of deaths” at inpatient units in Essex Bereaved families have been traumatised by “distressing and appalling delays” to inquest proceedings, a landmark inquiry heard. The Lampard Inquiry is examining the deaths of more than 2,000 mental … Read more