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Coronial services, bereavement support, and legal resources

A curated directory of key organisations, charities, legal resources, and government bodies relevant to inquests and the coronial system in England and Wales. All links open in a new tab.

Coronial System

Chief Coroner's Office
Prevention of Future Deaths Reports
Coroners' Society of England and Wales
Chief Coroner's Guidance
Ministry of Justice: Coroners

Bereavement Support

INQUEST (charity for bereaved people)
Cruse Bereavement Support
Support After Suicide Partnership
Child Bereavement UK
Samaritans
WAY Widowed and Young

Legal Aid and Representation

Legal Aid Agency
Check if You Can Get Legal Aid
INQUEST Legal Team
Law Centres Network
Advocate (pro bono barristers)
The Law Society: Find a Solicitor

Oversight and Accountability

Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC)
HM Inspectorate of Prisons
Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO)
Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

Government and Parliament

Ministry of Justice
Justice Select Committee (House of Commons)
What to Do When Someone Dies (GOV.UK)
Register a Death (GOV.UK)

Legal Research and Information

Legislation.gov.uk
BAILII (British and Irish Legal Information Institute)
The National Archives (Find Case Law)
Inquests.uk
Citizens Advice

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