Regulating bereavement: Inquests, family pressure and the gate keeping of suicide statistics
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This study of English Coronial practice raises a number of questions, not only regarding state investigations of suicide, but also of the role of the Coroner itself. Following observations at over 20 inquests into possible suicides, and in-depth interviews with six Coroners, three main issue emerged: first, there exists considerable slippage between different Coroners over which deaths are likely to be classified as suicide; second, the high standard of proof required, and immense pressure faced by Coroners from family members at inquest to reach any verdict other than suicide, can significantly depress likely suicide rates; and finally, Coroners feel no professional obligation, either individually or collectively, to contribute to the production of consistent and useful social data regarding suicide—arguably rendering comparative suicide statistics relatively worthless. These issues lead, ultimately, to a more important question about the role we expect Coroners to play within social governance, and within an effective, contemporary democracy.
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ID Code: | 61392 | ||
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Item Type: | Chapter in Book, Report or Conference volume (Conference contribution) | ||
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Measurements or Duration: | 8 pages | ||
ISBN: | 978-0-9874678-4-3 | ||
Pure ID: | 32470901 | ||
Divisions: | Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Education Past > Schools > School of Cultural & Professional Learning Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Law Current > Schools > School of Justice Current > Research Centres > Crime, Justice & Social Democracy Research Centre |
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Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2013 (please consult the authors). | ||
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Deposited On: | 17 Jul 2013 07:08 | ||
Last Modified: | 02 Mar 2024 00:54 |
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