Inquests

Jessica regularly represents families and other interested persons at inquests. Her cases have included prison deaths, medical deaths, and deaths arising out of the failure of medical equipment, and she has a particular interest in cases concerning mental health care. She has experience acting in both Middleton and Jamieson inquests, and regularly advises on a wide range of issues of coronial law.

Selected Cases

  • Frances Thomas Inquest: Represented family at inquest highlighting the need for more effective online safeguards for schools following pupil’s suicide.
  • Molly Russell Inquest: Represented family pro bono at high profile inquest exploring impact of Instagram on teen suicide.
  • Tim Mason Inquest: Represented the family at inquest into the meningitis death of student who missed national vacination scheme.
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“Jessica is dedicated and tenacious. Her grasp of the issues is very impressive and she has a lovely manner with clients.”

Chambers & Partners 2024

“She is very attentive to the client and scrutinises the medical records and expert evidence carefully before giving advice on any case. She considers every possible angle.”

Chambers & Partners 2024

“She is a formidable advocate and has a superb brain. Jessica does not overplay her hand, and is unquestionably a future silk.”

Legal 500 2023

Appointments

  • Attorney General’s C Panel of Civil Counsel (2020 – present)

Awards

  • Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Outstanding Achievement Award (2023)
  • Justice Kennedy Scholar, International Academy of Achievement (2017)
  • Winner of Inner Temple Pupils’ Advocacy Prize (2013)
  • BPTC Princess Royal Scholar, Inner Temple (2012)
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award, Inner Temple (2012)
  • GDL Princess Royal Scholar, Inner Temple (2011)
  • Pride in Medway Civic Award (2010)
  • Fitzgerald Prize, Oxford (2009)
  • Heath Harrison Scholarship, Oxford (2007)
  • John Jackson Award, Oxford (2006)
  • Waugh Scholarship, Oxford (2006)

Education

  • Bar Professional Training Course (Outstanding), City University, London (2013)
  • Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction), City University, London (2012)
  • BA Classics & Modern Languages (First Class, Top in Year), Exeter College, Oxford (2009)

Memberships

  • HRLA
  • ALBA
  • Amnesty International

Publications

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