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R (Leeson) v Coroner for Manchester South

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R (Leeson) v Coroner for Manchester South
   
Issue: Whether the Coroner, who would be considering inquest conclusions of accidental death or unlawful killing, was irrational to exclude from the scope of the inquest evidence relevant to a motive or reason for killing the deceased.
   
Court: High Court, King’s Bench Division, Administrative Court
   
Reference:   CO/4070/2021
   
Neutral Citation:   [2023] EWHC 62 (Admin)
   
Judge(s): Dingemans LJ (Vice-President of the King’s Bench Division), Fordham J, HHJ Teague KC
   
Date: 18 January 2023