Standard of proof in inquests: R (on the application of Maughan) v HM Senior Coroner for Oxfordshire [2020] UKSC 46

Oscar Davies explains the recent Supreme Court decision which clarified the burden or proof required at inquests for unlawful killing and suicide in relation to the case of R (on the application of Maughan) v HM Senior Coroner for Oxfordshire UKSC 46.

Lamb Chambers prevails in dementia care Court of Appeal case

Lamb Chamber’s Colin Challenger has won a case at the Court of Appeal connected to a dispute about the care of an elderly man with dementia, between Teresa Kirk, and Devon County Council.