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R (Aineto) v HM Coroner for Brighton and Hove; Aineto v HM Coroner for Brighton and Hove

Authors / Contributors: Bridget Dolan KC , Debra Powell KC
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R (Aineto) v HM Coroner for Brighton and Hove; Aineto v HM Coroner for Brighton and Hove
   
Issue: Whether where a moving refuse lorry ran over a pedestrian there were reasonable grounds to suspect that death had been caused by an accident, notice of which was required to be given to the Health and Safety Executive by virtue of s8(3)(c) Coroners Act 1988; whether a fresh inquest with a jury should be ordered.
   
Court: Divisional Court
   
Reference:   CO/3319/2002 and CO/1429/03
   
Neutral Citation:   [2003] EWHC 1896 (Admin)
   
Judge(s): Dyson LJ, Gibbs J
   
Date: 21 July 2003