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We are going to be discussing some intriguing, interesting and troubling cases; giving the background facts, explaining the reasoning behind the outcome and demonstrating the real human side of the law.
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In each episode, we will be discussing a legal case, or several cases, in the areas of contested estates, elder abuse and elder law, family law and health law.
This podcast is not going to be a series of dry legal lectures or long-winded seminars that you struggle to stay awake through.
We are going to be discussing some intriguing, interesting and troubling cases; giving the background facts, explaining the reasoning behind the outcome and demonstrating the real human side of the law.
13. The Purpose of Inquests with Former Deputy State Coroner, Hugh Dillon
Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers
41 minutes 17 seconds
1 year ago
13. The Purpose of Inquests with Former Deputy State Coroner, Hugh Dillon
Inquests provide an important process to examine unexplained deaths. They serve to provide families with some form of solace for their loss, and the community with lessons to avoid repeating past mistakes. But some say the coronial inquest system is broken.
In this episode of Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers, guest host Ray Watterson, Adjunct Professor, School of Law, La Trobe University and former Associate Professor of Law at the University of Newcastle, talks to former Deputy State Coroner, Hugh Dillon about the current state of inquests in NSW, the recommendations that have been made in a previous parliamentary inquiry, and how the system may improve in the future.
In this episode you’ll find out:
Why those who have worked in the system for years feel it needs an overhaul
What will happen with the 35 recommendations made in the 2021 select committee inquiry into coronial inquests
Why some families are left waiting years for answers and what can be done about it
The good that coronial inquests can do when the system works well
Disclaimer
While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.
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Find out more about coronial inquests here.
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Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers
In each episode, we will be discussing a legal case, or several cases, in the areas of contested estates, elder abuse and elder law, family law and health law.
This podcast is not going to be a series of dry legal lectures or long-winded seminars that you struggle to stay awake through.
We are going to be discussing some intriguing, interesting and troubling cases; giving the background facts, explaining the reasoning behind the outcome and demonstrating the real human side of the law.
