David Pojur Appears in Significant Coronial Law Judicial Reviews

David Pojur has appeared in the Administrative Court (Kerr J), representing a Coroner in a pivotal case. The judicial review claim touches on significant legal principles, including the categorisation of automatic engagement of Article 2 in state deaths, the adequacy of a summing up to the jury, the sufficiency of the jury’s findings on the Record of Inquest and the refusal to issue a PFD report. Judgment is currently reserved, but the case underscores the complexities of coronial law.

In other ongoing matters, David represents a Coroner in the High Court concerning the securing of a Fiat from the Attorney General. The case involves an application to quash an “inquisition” and order a fresh inquest into the death of a man who escaped from a state detention setting in a hospital over 3 decades ago. David is also advising another Coroner in a High Court matter on the exhumation of a body to allow for a second, forensic post-mortem examination.

Ranked as a leading junior in the legal directories for Inquests and Health & Safety, David’s expertise in this area of law continues to have a meaningful impact. David often serves as Counsel to the Inquest (CTI) and acts for large healthcare and health & safety organisations as well as individuals. David also sits as an Assistant Coroner.

“In a Coroner’s Court David is the most knowledgeable person in the room; he has a great client manner and is highly robust.” Chambers & Partners 

“David is an exceptional advocate” Legal 500