Inquests & Public Inquiries
Sarah is regularly instructed in coronial proceedings for both professionals and companies. She has appeared in major inquests including the 7/7 inquest and was instructed to represent the Attorney General of Jersey in the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry. Her sensitive and user-friendly approach has won the praise of solicitors and the confidence of the professionals she represents.
Cases
Independent Jersey Care Inquiry
Represented the interests of the Attorney General and current and former Law Officers in the Inquiry into the alleged abuse of children in state care in Jersey.
Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
Advised a national charity on disclosure and provision of evidence to the Inquiry.
Inquest into the death of X
Represented a doctor who supplied controlled drugs to a friend who then choked to death. Finding of death by misadventure.
Inquest into the death of Y
Represented a GP who treated an elderly woman who died in circumstances suggestive of neglect. Narrative finding with no criticism of the doctor.
Inquest into the death of Q
Represented a dentist whose patient bled to death following an extraction. Narrative finding with no criticism of the dentist.