DOVE v HM ASSISTANT CORONER FOR TEESSIDE AND HARTLEPOOL AND ANOTHER (SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WORK AND PENSIONS, INTERESTED PARTY)

[2023] Med LR 275

COURT OF APPEAL(CIVIL DIVISION)

Before Lord Justice Lewis,Lord Justice Davis,Lady Justice Whipple

Statutory test for a fresh inquest – New evidence – Whether necessary or desirable in the public interest – Recording of conclusions of suicide – Test for causation – Coroner's role in investigating mental health deterioration where article 2 not engaged – Whether article 2 operational duty in existence.