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Coroner to issue Prevention of Future Deaths report to NHS trust over domestic abuse and suicide risk following death of 36-year-old
A coroner will issue a Prevention of Future Deaths report to Devon Partnership NHS Trust following an inquest into the death of Erika Francis, after raising concerns about the trust’s training on the relationship between domestic abuse, deteriorating mental health and suicide risk.
Inquest into the death of Professor Jason Arday
An inquest into the death of Professor Jason Arday was opened at London Inner South Coroners Court on Wednesday 26 August 2026.
Gaza rebuild academic in legal struggle to be reunited with his wife and two children
An academic focused on the rebuilding of war-torn Gaza is waging a major legal fight to have his wife and two young children brought to safety to join him in Salford.
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