Bhatt Murphy Solicitors
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A team of lawyers who work together to make a contribution to the protection of civil liberties
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Our KC, Sarah Hannett asks CMO Sir Chris Whitty
Q - Why wasn’t there a further public statement issued on the risks of paediatric Long Covid, particularly that it hadn't been identified in Aug 2020?
#LongCovid #LongCovidKids #COVIDinquiry #ChildHood #Parenting
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Q - Why wasn’t there a further public statement issued on the risks of paediatric Long Covid, particularly that it hadn't been identified in Aug 2020?
#LongCovid #LongCovidKids #COVIDinquiry #ChildHood #Parenting
@netmums.bsky.social @mumsnet.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Our KC, Sarah Hannett asks CMO Sir Chris Whitty
Q - Why wasn’t there a further public statement issued on the risks of paediatric Long Covid, particularly that it hadn't been identified in Aug 2020?
#LongCovid #LongCovidKids #COVIDinquiry #ChildHood #Parenting
@netmums.bsky.social @mumsnet.com
Q - Why wasn’t there a further public statement issued on the risks of paediatric Long Covid, particularly that it hadn't been identified in Aug 2020?
#LongCovid #LongCovidKids #COVIDinquiry #ChildHood #Parenting
@netmums.bsky.social @mumsnet.com
Thank you to everyone who recommended us in this year’s Chambers & Partners. Very proud to be ranked as a leading law firm in Inquests, Police Law, Public Inquiries, Administrative & Public Law, Civil Liberties & Human Rights, Prison Law, Mental Health and Protest Law
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October 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Thank you to everyone who recommended us in this year’s Chambers & Partners. Very proud to be ranked as a leading law firm in Inquests, Police Law, Public Inquiries, Administrative & Public Law, Civil Liberties & Human Rights, Prison Law, Mental Health and Protest Law
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GOOD NEWS: On July 14th, Kent Police threatened this protestor, Laura Murton, with arrest for holding a Palestinian flag and placards stating "Free Gaza" and "Israel is committing genocide". Thousands raised the alarm, and Police Kent has now apologised.
October 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
GOOD NEWS: On July 14th, Kent Police threatened this protestor, Laura Murton, with arrest for holding a Palestinian flag and placards stating "Free Gaza" and "Israel is committing genocide". Thousands raised the alarm, and Police Kent has now apologised.
Chief Constable of Kent police apologises & agrees to pay damages to pro-Palestine protester threatened with arrest under the Terrorism Act. Ms Murton is represented by Shamik Dutta @shamikd.bsky.social, Caleb Simpson and Rachel Cope-Thompson at Bhatt Murphy 1/2
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Kent police apologise to protester threatened with arrest for holding Palestine flag
Force agrees to pay damages to Laura Murton, 43, who also had sign saying ‘Israel is committing genocide’
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October 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Chief Constable of Kent police apologises & agrees to pay damages to pro-Palestine protester threatened with arrest under the Terrorism Act. Ms Murton is represented by Shamik Dutta @shamikd.bsky.social, Caleb Simpson and Rachel Cope-Thompson at Bhatt Murphy 1/2
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Jane Ryan at Bhatt Murphy writes for Inside Time about Lord Timpson’s announcement on 13 June 2025 to commission an independent investigation into handcuffing of pregnant women prisoners.
See more details including the letter from Lord Timpson on our website bhattmurphy.co.uk/newsroom/ins...
See more details including the letter from Lord Timpson on our website bhattmurphy.co.uk/newsroom/ins...
Inside Time reports on the Government’s investigation into the handcuffing of pregnant women prisoners | Bhatt Murphy
Jane Ryan writes for Inside Time about Lord Timpson’s announcement on 13 June 2025 to commission an independent investigation into handcuffing of pregnant women prisoners. See article here and Lord T...
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September 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Jane Ryan at Bhatt Murphy writes for Inside Time about Lord Timpson’s announcement on 13 June 2025 to commission an independent investigation into handcuffing of pregnant women prisoners.
See more details including the letter from Lord Timpson on our website bhattmurphy.co.uk/newsroom/ins...
See more details including the letter from Lord Timpson on our website bhattmurphy.co.uk/newsroom/ins...
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📢 Join our Violence Against Women & Girls Update – next Wednesday!
Nogah Ofer, Sophie Naftalin & Helen Law will unpack their latest insights from the June edition of Legal Action Magazine.
👉 Register now: swiy.co/VAWG25
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Nogah Ofer, Sophie Naftalin & Helen Law will unpack their latest insights from the June edition of Legal Action Magazine.
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@bhattmurphy.bsky.social @matrixlaw.bsky.social #CentreforWomensJustice
September 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
📢 Join our Violence Against Women & Girls Update – next Wednesday!
Nogah Ofer, Sophie Naftalin & Helen Law will unpack their latest insights from the June edition of Legal Action Magazine.
👉 Register now: swiy.co/VAWG25
@bhattmurphy.bsky.social @matrixlaw.bsky.social #CentreforWomensJustice
Nogah Ofer, Sophie Naftalin & Helen Law will unpack their latest insights from the June edition of Legal Action Magazine.
👉 Register now: swiy.co/VAWG25
@bhattmurphy.bsky.social @matrixlaw.bsky.social #CentreforWomensJustice
Pro-Palestine protester threatened with arrest takes legal action against Kent police. @shamikd.bsky.social and Caleb Simpson at Bhatt Murphy act for Laura Murton.
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Pro-Palestine protester threatened with arrest takes legal action against Kent police
Laura Murton seeks damages and apology after police said her demonstration expressed support for banned Palestine Action
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August 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Pro-Palestine protester threatened with arrest takes legal action against Kent police. @shamikd.bsky.social and Caleb Simpson at Bhatt Murphy act for Laura Murton.
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Inquest finds Nimroy Hendricks unlawfully killed following police and social services failings.
Frederick Powell, acted for Nim’s family, instructed by Megan Phillips of @bhattmurphy.bsky.social.
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Frederick Powell, acted for Nim’s family, instructed by Megan Phillips of @bhattmurphy.bsky.social.
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Inquest finds Nimroy Hendricks unlawfully killed following police and social services failings
An inquest has concluded that Nimroy Hendricks, a talented musician known as Nim, was unlawfully killed by "Child A," the 14-year-old daughter of his partner, following significant failings by poli
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July 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Inquest finds Nimroy Hendricks unlawfully killed following police and social services failings.
Frederick Powell, acted for Nim’s family, instructed by Megan Phillips of @bhattmurphy.bsky.social.
www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/inquest...
Frederick Powell, acted for Nim’s family, instructed by Megan Phillips of @bhattmurphy.bsky.social.
www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/inquest...
Joanna Khan and Sophie Naftalin at Bhatt Murphy act for Lorraine.
Lorraine told The Times: “I was shocked to find out they had spread falsities about my mental health. Now they’ve doubled down on it.”
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Lorraine told The Times: “I was shocked to find out they had spread falsities about my mental health. Now they’ve doubled down on it.”
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Victim of predatory Met officer branded ‘fixated’ for asking for review
The police force had apologised for initially dismissing the woman’s allegations about the officer, but then refused to refer her case to the watchdog
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July 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Joanna Khan and Sophie Naftalin at Bhatt Murphy act for Lorraine.
Lorraine told The Times: “I was shocked to find out they had spread falsities about my mental health. Now they’ve doubled down on it.”
www.thetimes.com/article/79c7...
Lorraine told The Times: “I was shocked to find out they had spread falsities about my mental health. Now they’ve doubled down on it.”
www.thetimes.com/article/79c7...
BREAKING: Jury finds “gross failures” by police contributed to the death of Kaine Fletcher
Kaine’s family are represented by Erica San, Bhatt Murphy & Stephen Simblet KC, Garden Court Chambers. The family are supported by INQUEST Senior Caseworker Jodie Anderson.
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Kaine’s family are represented by Erica San, Bhatt Murphy & Stephen Simblet KC, Garden Court Chambers. The family are supported by INQUEST Senior Caseworker Jodie Anderson.
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Jury finds “gross failures” by police contributed to the death of Kaine Fletcher | Bhatt Murphy
Kaine Fletcher died aged 26 on 3 July 2022 after a period of prolonged restraint by officers from Nottinghamshire police who had been called to visit him for the purposes of a welfare check. Prior to ...
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July 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
BREAKING: Jury finds “gross failures” by police contributed to the death of Kaine Fletcher
Kaine’s family are represented by Erica San, Bhatt Murphy & Stephen Simblet KC, Garden Court Chambers. The family are supported by INQUEST Senior Caseworker Jodie Anderson.
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Kaine’s family are represented by Erica San, Bhatt Murphy & Stephen Simblet KC, Garden Court Chambers. The family are supported by INQUEST Senior Caseworker Jodie Anderson.
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🚨DPOs Criticise Institutionalised Ignorance From Ableist State in Pandemic and Say Nothing Has Changed
'In light of our learnings from the pandemic, I can't see this as anything but a complete disregard for the continued survival of Disabled people'👇
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'In light of our learnings from the pandemic, I can't see this as anything but a complete disregard for the continued survival of Disabled people'👇
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Disabled People’s Organisations Criticise “Institutionalised
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July 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
🚨DPOs Criticise Institutionalised Ignorance From Ableist State in Pandemic and Say Nothing Has Changed
'In light of our learnings from the pandemic, I can't see this as anything but a complete disregard for the continued survival of Disabled people'👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disable...
'In light of our learnings from the pandemic, I can't see this as anything but a complete disregard for the continued survival of Disabled people'👇
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BREAKING: Two Metropolitan Police officers have been found to have committed gross misconduct and one officer misconduct for their roles in the strip search of #ChildQ. Bhatt Murphy represent ChildQ. More details and family statement to follow. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Child Q strip-search was gross misconduct, panel finds - BBC News
The girl, who was wrongly suspected of possessing cannabis, was searched by police at her school.
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June 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
BREAKING: Two Metropolitan Police officers have been found to have committed gross misconduct and one officer misconduct for their roles in the strip search of #ChildQ. Bhatt Murphy represent ChildQ. More details and family statement to follow. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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We’ll be in court tomorrow, as the Gov has decided to appeal last years decision that ruled in favour of it becoming a legal duty to provide digital proof to those on 3C leave.
Updates to follow in the next few days.
Updates to follow in the next few days.
June 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We’ll be in court tomorrow, as the Gov has decided to appeal last years decision that ruled in favour of it becoming a legal duty to provide digital proof to those on 3C leave.
Updates to follow in the next few days.
Updates to follow in the next few days.
Metropolitan Police pay £25,000 in damages to Black man detained in handcuffs outside his home because he was “driving a nice car at night”. Erica San and Megan Phillips act for WG. More details on our website here:
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Metropolitan Police pay £25,000 damages to Black man detained in handcuffs after “driving a nice car at night” | Bhatt Murphy
WG, a black man, was driving home from work in early 2022 when he was stopped by Metropolitan Police officers outside his home. Despite exiting his vehicle as requested and explaining to the officers ...
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June 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Metropolitan Police pay £25,000 in damages to Black man detained in handcuffs outside his home because he was “driving a nice car at night”. Erica San and Megan Phillips act for WG. More details on our website here:
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Violence Against Woman & Girls Webinar
📆 10 July, 5-6pm
🔊 Hear directly from Nogah Ofer of Centre for Women's Justice, @sophienaftalin.bsky.social of @bhattmurphy.bsky.social & Helen Law of Matrix Chambers on their VAWG update from the latest Legal Action mag.
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📆 10 July, 5-6pm
🔊 Hear directly from Nogah Ofer of Centre for Women's Justice, @sophienaftalin.bsky.social of @bhattmurphy.bsky.social & Helen Law of Matrix Chambers on their VAWG update from the latest Legal Action mag.
➡️ Register tinyurl.com/LAGVAWG1
LAG Violence Against Women and Girls Update Webinar
Hear directly from the authors of the Violence Against Women and Girls law and practice update from Legal Action magazine.
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June 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Violence Against Woman & Girls Webinar
📆 10 July, 5-6pm
🔊 Hear directly from Nogah Ofer of Centre for Women's Justice, @sophienaftalin.bsky.social of @bhattmurphy.bsky.social & Helen Law of Matrix Chambers on their VAWG update from the latest Legal Action mag.
➡️ Register tinyurl.com/LAGVAWG1
📆 10 July, 5-6pm
🔊 Hear directly from Nogah Ofer of Centre for Women's Justice, @sophienaftalin.bsky.social of @bhattmurphy.bsky.social & Helen Law of Matrix Chambers on their VAWG update from the latest Legal Action mag.
➡️ Register tinyurl.com/LAGVAWG1
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⏰ UK COVID INQUIRY TODAY from 1030.
Our representative Sarah Hannett KC, of Matrix Chambers will appear at approx 123O.
#Children & young people with #LongCovid will be represented thanks to this community, the LCK team & the guidance of @jane-ryan.bsky.social
#LongCovidKids
#Children
Our representative Sarah Hannett KC, of Matrix Chambers will appear at approx 123O.
#Children & young people with #LongCovid will be represented thanks to this community, the LCK team & the guidance of @jane-ryan.bsky.social
#LongCovidKids
#Children
June 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
⏰ UK COVID INQUIRY TODAY from 1030.
Our representative Sarah Hannett KC, of Matrix Chambers will appear at approx 123O.
#Children & young people with #LongCovid will be represented thanks to this community, the LCK team & the guidance of @jane-ryan.bsky.social
#LongCovidKids
#Children
Our representative Sarah Hannett KC, of Matrix Chambers will appear at approx 123O.
#Children & young people with #LongCovid will be represented thanks to this community, the LCK team & the guidance of @jane-ryan.bsky.social
#LongCovidKids
#Children
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Today marks the final prelim hearing for Module 8 of the UK COVID Inquiry.
For patient advocates, the process is gruelling, but for #children with #LongCovid, it’s a battle that robs them of the #childhood they once knew.
We need meaningful, forward-thinking recommendations for CYP, and now!
For patient advocates, the process is gruelling, but for #children with #LongCovid, it’s a battle that robs them of the #childhood they once knew.
We need meaningful, forward-thinking recommendations for CYP, and now!
⏰ UK COVID INQUIRY TODAY from 1030.
Our representative Sarah Hannett KC, of Matrix Chambers will appear at approx 123O.
#Children & young people with #LongCovid will be represented thanks to this community, the LCK team & the guidance of @jane-ryan.bsky.social
#LongCovidKids
#Children
Our representative Sarah Hannett KC, of Matrix Chambers will appear at approx 123O.
#Children & young people with #LongCovid will be represented thanks to this community, the LCK team & the guidance of @jane-ryan.bsky.social
#LongCovidKids
#Children
June 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Today marks the final prelim hearing for Module 8 of the UK COVID Inquiry.
For patient advocates, the process is gruelling, but for #children with #LongCovid, it’s a battle that robs them of the #childhood they once knew.
We need meaningful, forward-thinking recommendations for CYP, and now!
For patient advocates, the process is gruelling, but for #children with #LongCovid, it’s a battle that robs them of the #childhood they once knew.
We need meaningful, forward-thinking recommendations for CYP, and now!
Bhatt Murphy clients to bring legal action against the Metropolitan Police following their arrests on suspicion of perverting the course of justice after they displayed posters citing a 17th century constitutional principle. More details here: gofund.me/79c1e6b4
Donate to Help Cathy, Olly and Sally take action against the Met, organized by Cathy Eastburn
We (Cathy, Oliver and Sally (Bells)) were arrested by the Met Po… Cathy Eastburn needs your support for Help Cathy, Olly and Sally take action against the Met
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May 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Bhatt Murphy clients to bring legal action against the Metropolitan Police following their arrests on suspicion of perverting the course of justice after they displayed posters citing a 17th century constitutional principle. More details here: gofund.me/79c1e6b4
BREAKING: Prisoners who gave birth in handcuffs sue Ministry of Justice
“Throughout this whole period from start to finish I cried and begged them to remove the handcuffs”
Jane Ryan, Joanna Khan and Renata Sweeney act for the women taking legal action.
www.thetimes.com/article/8502...
“Throughout this whole period from start to finish I cried and begged them to remove the handcuffs”
Jane Ryan, Joanna Khan and Renata Sweeney act for the women taking legal action.
www.thetimes.com/article/8502...
Prisoners who gave birth in handcuffs sue Ministry of Justice
One of five women who went into labour while an inmate at HMP Bronzefield says she begged officers to remove her restraints in the hospital
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May 20, 2025 at 9:37 AM
BREAKING: Prisoners who gave birth in handcuffs sue Ministry of Justice
“Throughout this whole period from start to finish I cried and begged them to remove the handcuffs”
Jane Ryan, Joanna Khan and Renata Sweeney act for the women taking legal action.
www.thetimes.com/article/8502...
“Throughout this whole period from start to finish I cried and begged them to remove the handcuffs”
Jane Ryan, Joanna Khan and Renata Sweeney act for the women taking legal action.
www.thetimes.com/article/8502...
Family of Hubert “Isaac” Brown demand answers after Christina Howell is sentenced for his racist homicide. Erica San, Abisola Bishi & Sophie Naftalin @sophienaftalin.bsky.social act for Isaac’s family who are supported by Stand Against Racism & Inequality (SARI). www.channel4.com/news/woman-w... 1/2
Woman who killed man in racist attack ordered to stay in hospital
In Bristol, a woman with a long history of mental illness has been ordered to remain in a secure hospital, after she fatally stabbed a man in a racist unprovoked attack in 2023.
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April 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Family of Hubert “Isaac” Brown demand answers after Christina Howell is sentenced for his racist homicide. Erica San, Abisola Bishi & Sophie Naftalin @sophienaftalin.bsky.social act for Isaac’s family who are supported by Stand Against Racism & Inequality (SARI). www.channel4.com/news/woman-w... 1/2
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Brian Ringrose inquest finds he was unlawfully killed by police. The neglect of healthcare staff & three other police officers contributed to his death. Lorna Skinner KC & Zoe Mccallum acted for the family, instructed by Carolynn Gallwey of @bhattmurphy.bsky.social.
Read more: ow.ly/YCs350VHPqK
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April 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Brian Ringrose inquest finds he was unlawfully killed by police. The neglect of healthcare staff & three other police officers contributed to his death. Lorna Skinner KC & Zoe Mccallum acted for the family, instructed by Carolynn Gallwey of @bhattmurphy.bsky.social.
Read more: ow.ly/YCs350VHPqK
Read more: ow.ly/YCs350VHPqK
Devastating inquest verdict finds Brian Ringrose was “unlawfully killed” by a police officer. Carolynn Gallwey of Bhatt Murphy acts for his family instructing Lorna Skinner KC and Zoe McCallum of Matrix Chambers. More details on our website.
Inquest jury finds Brian Ringrose was “unlawfully killed” by a police officer | Bhatt Murphy
Following a lengthy inquest in which they were exposed to distressing and difficult evidence, a Milton Keynes inquest jury has returned a highly detailed and exceptionally damning conclusion, finding ...
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April 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Devastating inquest verdict finds Brian Ringrose was “unlawfully killed” by a police officer. Carolynn Gallwey of Bhatt Murphy acts for his family instructing Lorna Skinner KC and Zoe McCallum of Matrix Chambers. More details on our website.
Lampard Inquiry into over 2,000 deaths of mental health inpatients in Essex: hearings to begin on Monday 28 April 2025. Charlotte Haworth Hird & Amy Ooi at Bhatt Murphy act for @inquest-org.bsky.social instructing Lily Lewis & Anna Morris KC, Garden Court North. www.inquest.org.uk/statutory-in...
Statutory Inquiry into deaths in Essex mental health services to resume
24 April 2025
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April 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Lampard Inquiry into over 2,000 deaths of mental health inpatients in Essex: hearings to begin on Monday 28 April 2025. Charlotte Haworth Hird & Amy Ooi at Bhatt Murphy act for @inquest-org.bsky.social instructing Lily Lewis & Anna Morris KC, Garden Court North. www.inquest.org.uk/statutory-in...