THE INNER TEMPLE 16 MAY 2026
In light of the ever-increasing number of inquiries and inquests, it was decided that, as part of the Established Practitioners Programme (EPP), a one-day conference would be held to discuss these forms of hearings. In recent years, both have attracted criticism regarding their length, the areas of their investigation and, not least, the content and style of questioning. The objective of this event was set out as “to enable participants to obtain a better understanding of the purpose and structure of the hearings and the skills required for effective advocacy in them”. It was also considered that advocates would be assisted by hearing from those who had appeared as witnesses at either an inquest or an inquiry.