Craig Hassall K.C. represents family at inquest with Open Conclusion.
Park Square BarristersThe inquest touching the death of Rina Yasutake was held at Northallerton Coroners Court before the senior coroner for North Yorkshire Mr. Jon Heath.
Mr Hassall K.C. appeared on behalf of the family at the inquest having represented the deceased’s brother in the criminal proceedings in 2021. The trial was halted by the Recorder of York His Honour Judge Morris who ruled that the charges of prevention of lawful and decent burial of a dead body without lawful excuse should remain on file stating that the defendants suffered from an extremely rare mental affliction which led to them believing that Rina was still alive.
The Coroner did not establish a cause of death recorded an open conclusion.
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Head of the Regulatory and Public Law Team at PSQB and A-List Specialist Regulatory Advocate, Craig receives instructions in a wide range of regulatory cases. His regulatory practice includes serious health and safety and healthcare cases, often involving fatalities. He has appeared for both regulators and potential defendants at numerous inquests.
His regulatory crime practice encompasses criminal proceedings brought by a wide range of regulators in the areas of environmental crime, trading standards, fire safety and food safety and has a particular interest in cases involving allergen control.
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