Naomi is an experienced advocate in the inquest arena. Naomi is regularly instructed to represent a range of interested parties including public bodies, private companies and families. She has experience in both jury inquests and Article 2 inquests.
Naomi is experienced in providing representation at both inquests and pre-inquests reviews. She quickly identifies issues to ensure effective case management and the management of potential Regulation 28 (Reports to Prevent Future Deaths) issues. Naomi is happy to advice in conference at any stage of the proceedings.
From her work as a ‘Junior Junior’ for the Government Legal Department, she has a wealth of experience in inquests involving prisons.
Naomi regularly provides seminars and lecture on Coronial law, having recently provided a seminar to over 100 delegates.
Recent examples:
- An inquest touching upon the death of care home resident. Concerns were raised over the medication procedure in the care home and the relationship between the care home and the relevant GP practice.
- An inquest touching upon the death of a student in student accommodation. Naomi represented the University.
- An inquest touching upon the death of a passenger at an airport abroad. Concerns were raised about the process following the disembarkation of passengers and the policies/procedures in place to assist passengers abroad. Naomi represented the airline.
- An inquest following the death of a patient in hospital following the administration of a morphine overdose. Naomi represented the nurse who administered the dose.