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inquest

[in-kwest] / ˈɪn kwɛst /


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Coroners said an inquest into Patel's death would be opened "at some point soon".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

An inquest into whether police contributed to Nowak's death will open in front of a jury in September 2027, officials announced Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

An inquest jury will consider whether "any act or omission by police officers" or delay in treatment caused or contributed to the death of Henry Nowak.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

A jury inquest into Nowak's death next year will look at whether any "act or omission by a police officer" caused or contributed to his death in Southampton.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Somehow, in spite of myself, I found I was coming to the building where the inquest was being held.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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