An inquest report can also clear up any rumours or suspicion surrounding a person’s death. But, most importantly of all, an inquest report can draw attention to circumstances which may stop further deaths from happening. Should journalists shy away from attending inquests then an entire arm of the judicial system is not held to account. Often families do not wish to speak to the press and of course that decision has to be respected. Without the attendance of the press at inquests questions will remain unanswered and lives will be lost.

Source: Daily Mirror March 24, 2026 11:41 UTC