Centre for Contemporary Coronial Law

Welcome to the Centre for Contemporary Coronial Law

Welcome to the Centre for Contemporary Coronial Law

The Centre for Contemporary Coronial Law is a unique research and training centre based within the University of Bolton. The centre aims to provide a unique area of legal education and research and to foster research synergies across the university and externally, to gain research funding, actively undertake and publish research and to liaise with the Coroner’s Society and the Chief Coroner. In particular, its professional development short courses provide vital training for anyone who professionally interacts with the coronial service, death investigations and inquests. Overall, the centre aims to promote good coronial law and practice.

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Welcome from our Patron

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The Rt Hon Professor Sir Ernest Ryder (Chancellor Emeritus and Centre Patron, Master, Pembroke College, Oxford. Former Senior President of Tribunals in the United Kingdom.)

As the busy, new Legal Year commences the Centre will bring development opportunities for legal and health practitioners alike, in synergy with the Police and other regulatory services marking a golden opportunity to enhance the delivery of legal services in the important coronial area.

I wish the Centre every future success.

Our People

  • The Centre's Management
  • The Centre's Visiting Professors
  • The Centre's Industry Advisory Board

The Coronial Law Lecture Series 2024

All classes take place from 6pm – 8.30pm on Microsoft Teams


This course prepares participants for work connected to or within the coronial service – it covers theoretical and practical knowledge of how the law is applied, including traning in the process of coronial law and its practical application to individual scenarios. Delivered by experienced practitioners, the course has a practical focus that will, amongst other things, prepare participants for appearing in or attending coronial courts and dealing with inquest cases.

Online Course Sessions

8 February 2024
Lecture 1 – Coroners
   Professor Dr Alan Walsh
   HM Area Coroner, Manchester West

22 February 2024
Lecture 2 – Investigations
   Professor Christopher Dorries OBE, LLD (hc)
   Retired HM Senior Coroner, South Yorkshire West

7 March 2024
Seminar/Case Studies
   Professor Christopher Dorries OBE, LLD (hc)
   Retired HM Senior Coroner, South Yorkshire West

11 April 2024
Lecture 3 – Inquests (Part I)
   Professor Dr Alan Walsh
   HM Area Coroner, Manchester West

25 April 2024
Lecture 4 – Inquests (Part II) 
   Professor Dr Alan Walsh
   HM Area Coroner, Manchester West

9 May 2024
Lecture 5 – Article 2
   Timothy Brennand
   HM Senior Coroner, Manchester West

23 May 2024
Mock Inquest and Celebration
  Professor Christopher Dorries OBE, LLD (hc)
  Retired HM Senior Coroner, South Yorkshire West
  Professor Dr Alan Walsh
  HM Area Coroner, Manchester West

Contact

For more information please contact Dr Alicia Danielsson

Email: CoronialLaw@bolton.ac.uk  

Fees

The course is charged at £50 per session or £300 for the complete course..

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