Citation

Samuels A. Med. Leg. J. 2022; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Medico-Legal Society, Publisher SAGE Publications)

DOI

10.1177/00258172221115006

PMID

36121062

Abstract

Suicide problems for the coroner may be increased by the attitude of the family and/or the public. This article explores the nature of problems arising from an investigation and a finding of suicide and the issues of the burden of proof, the role of coroner and of a jury when one is needed and the significance of suicide finding which may affect an insurance claim, or potential inheritance. What reforms should be considered?

Language: en

Keywords

Suicide; burden of proof; changing law; coroner; family attitudes; powers