Andrew Ward

Call 2000

ward@exchangechambers.co.uk

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Inquests

Andrew is experienced in representing the Deceased’s Family or other Properly Interested Persons at Inquests. He adopts a sensitive and empathetic approach to Inquest work but it robust when necessary.

Andrew is a member of the Attorney-General’s Regional ‘A’ Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown. In this capacity, he has significant experience in representing the Ministry of Justice at Article 2 Jury Inquests touching upon deaths in prison custody.

Inquests Cases

Andrew’s recent Inquest work includes the following:

  • October 2024: Andrew represented the MOJ at an 8-day Article 2 Jury Inquest at Nottingham Coroner’s Court touching upon the death of a prisoner at HMP Ranby.
  • September 2024: Andrew represented the MOJ at a 4-day Article 2 Jury Inquest touching upon the death of a prisoner at HMP The Mount.
  • March 2024: Andrew represented the MOJ at a 2-day Article 2 Jury Inquest at Peterborough Coroner’s Court touching upon the death of a prisoner.
  • February 2024: Andrew represented the MOJ at two linked Article 2 Jury Inquests heard over 6 days at Hastings Coroner’s Court touching upon the deaths of two prisoners at HMP Lewes.
  • November 2023: Andrew represented the MOJ at a 6-day Article 2 Jury Inquest at Nottingham Coroner’s Court touching upon the death of a prisoner at HMP Ranby.
  • October 2023: Andrew represented the MOJ at a 5-day Article 2 Jury Inquest at Nottingham Coroner’s Court touching upon the death of a prisoner at HMP Ranby.
  • February 2023: Andrew represented the MOJ at a 3-day Article 2 Jury Inquest at Nottingham Coroner’s Court touching upon the death of a prisoner at HMP Ranby.