help.. inquest

[Krystal]

Hi everyone Hope you all had a good day.

Am hoping someone can help.. I have been summoned to appear as a witness at the inquest into my dad's death. I am meant to go on Monday at 9:30.. I don't want to.

1.. I have given them a statement and can't say anything more on the matter.

2. It's on the other side of the country and although OH parents will look after JT I dont want to be so far away incase there is a problem.

3. Cost.. i really can't afford to go.

4 I JUST DONT WANT TO

I didn't have a good relationship.. I have no need to go to this inquest.. I'd rather just put it all behind me.

Anyway.. is an inquest the same as a trial.. do i HAVE to appear?

All I could find was this.. Penalties can be imposed on witnesses who, when asked, fail to attend the Coroner's court. does anyone know what type of penalties? I have called and left a message but will have to wait till tomorrow as seems they only work half days

sorry it's a bit long but I'm getting bit chewed with it .. thanks for reading

 

[Emma58]

Can you ring the court and ask them if you have to attend?

 

[Krystal]

Can you ring the court and ask them if you have to attend?

I spoke to them originally but they weren't too clear.. so i called and left a message today. hoping someone will call me back tomorrow or i'll call them but was wondering if anyone hee knew anything

 

[leckershell]

Would witness support be any help? They may know the answer/s..

http://www.victimsupport.org.uk/vs_engl ... rvices.php

Is there a way you may be able to get your court expenses paid?


Sorry I can't be more help, I only know stuff about crown and mags courts

 

[Krystal]

Thanks for the link leckershell.. will have a look