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Death investigations
In this special feature we focus on the most important human right - the right upon which all other rights rest, the right to life.
This right, although not absolute, is the most fundamental in so far as the enjoyment of all other rights depends upon it being respected. Unsurprisingly therefore it is affirmed in numerous international human rights instruments including binding treaties to which the UK is a party and a much larger range of declaratory or soft law standards. Article 2 of the European Convention of Human Rights contains a number of subsidiary rights and duties such as the duty upon the state to protect life and the right to a proper investigation.
We are delighted that experts in the field of death investigations such as Dame Janet Smith and Tom Luce, alongside local Coroner John Leckey, have kindly provided in-depth articles for this particular focus. Other contributors have illuminated other aspects of this developing field of inquiry which includes issues in regard to suicide prevention and the use of lethal force in
Northern Ireland
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In this section we have also included a number of briefings relating to the right to life which we hope are of interest.
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The Shipman Inquiry and the Coroners Review
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In this article first published by the Commission in February 2006, Dame Janet Smith reviews the work of the Shipman inquiry which she chaired |
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The coroner's role in death investigations
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By Tom Luce, Chair of the Fundamental Review of Death Certification and the Coroner Services in England and Wales and Northern Ireland (2001-2003) |
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Public inquiries into conflict-related deaths
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By Agnieszka Martynowicz, NIHRC Research Worker |
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Inquests and death investigations in Northern Ireland
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John L Leckey LLM, Coroner for Greater Belfast |
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The need for an effective suicide prevention strategy Word File 31.5 KB |
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Michael Doherty |
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The search for truth: Pulling hen's teeth
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By Alan Brecknell and Paul O'Connor, Pat Finucane Centre |
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The right to life - March 2005
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A guide prepared by Mark Kelly |
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Who is stronger than death?
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By Virginia McVea, Research Worker, Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission |
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Investigating lethal force deaths in Northern Ireland - February 2006
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A briefing on the application of Article 2 of the ECHR, prepared by Fiona Doherty and Paul Mageean |
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Deaths in hospital: Does the system comply with the European Convention on Human Rights? - September 2004
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Prepared by Tony McGleenan |
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