Nadim Bashir appointed Deputy Coroner in British Indian Ocean Territory

Nadim Bashir has been confirmed as Deputy Coroner of the British Indian Ocean territory Diego Garcia with immediate effect and will remain in the role until November 2023. This is in addition to his role as Assistant Coroner at South Wales and also Hull Coroner’s court. He will continue to accept instructions to attend inquests and pre inquest review hearings during this time, particularly in relation to inquests involving members of HM Armed forces.

As a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve, Nadim is also a prosecuting officer for the Service Prosecuting Authority and a Legal Advisor for the UK Reserve Forces Association. Nadim also undertakes a range of Police work on behalf of the Chief Constable, specialising in firearms/shotgun appeals under the Firearms Act 1968, Cash Detention Orders and Forfeiture Proceedings under POCA 2002 and the delivery of seminars in respect of SHPO’s under the SOA 2003 as amended. Nadim is also a B panel member of the Specialist Regulatory panel.

For more information regarding Nadim’s Inquest and Regulatory practice, please contact his clerks:

Contact Nadim’s clerks

Madeleine Gray on 0113 202 8603

Patrick Urbina on 0113 213 5250

Daniel Highfield on 0113 213 5213