Giving evidence Coroners Court (trigger)

[torthecatlady]

My dad took his life at the start of August. I had to give a statement to the police last month which I was told would not be read out in court.

However, I have just received a letter from the Coroners Court asking me to give oral evidence at the inquest.

At my mum's inquest 5 years ago, no one had to give evidence. We just had to sit there while the court went through the details relating to her death (she had terminal cancer, but pneumonia was the cause).

I'm struggling to cope to be honest. I have no idea what is expected of me. The office is closed on the weekend, so I've left a voicemail.

I can appreciate that this is a sensitive subject... Does anyone have any experience in this or work for a coroners office that may be able to help me please?

Just adding that I am sorry your experience with the team at court has been very different to mine. And the breach of confidentiality is appalling. There should be a court manager if you feel able to take that further. I hope your experience on the day is infinitely better.