Inquests & Public Inquiries
Amina is regularly instructed in inquest proceedings to act on behalf of various interested persons.
She has experience of advising and representing individuals and organisations at various stages of the inquest process. Recent cases of note include representing the interests of a care home in relation to the death of a vulnerable adult, representing a health trust in the death of an autistic young mother, and a complex Article 2 jury inquest into a death in custody.
Amina is also regularly instructed to act on behalf of medical professionals at inquests. She frequently acts on behalf of healthcare professionals in inquests and professional discipline proceedings.
Recent cases:
Inquest into the death of CSL [2024]
Acted for a Health Trust in respect of the death of an autistic 16-year-old at a boarding school.
Inquest into the death of DH [2024]
Acted for a dentist at an inquest involving the death of an elderly patient following a tooth extraction.
Inquest into the death of FF [2024]
Represented a Health Trust in respect of the death of a vulnerable autistic young mother.
Inquest into the death of SH [2024]
Acted for a consultant orthopedic surgeon in respect of the death of a patient following an amputation at a private hospital.
Inquest into the death of PMQ [2023]
Acted for a consultant obstetrician and gynecologist in respect of a stillbirth at hospital.