Roach v Home Office; inquest costs recoverable in civil proceedings
Judgment was handed down yesterday in an important appeal concerning the issue of whether the costs of representation at an inquest can be recoverable in later civil proceedings, Roach v Home Office, Matthews v Home Office [2009] EWHC (QB).
The decision will be important for personal injury, clinical negligence and HRA practitioners. Andrew Post of Hailsham Chambers acted for the successful Claimants in Roach.
Please click here for a note explaining the significance of the decision.
Please click here for full judgment.
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