Conor Mullan appears in nationally reported joint inquest

27th August 2026

3PB Barrister Conor Mullan (pictured here) appeared in this Article 2 jury inquest investigating the tragic deaths of two young individuals in a unique and complex set of circumstances relating to a joint suicide.

This was a multi-agency inquest involving seven interested persons: two families, two police forces, two councils and a health care organisation before His Majesty’s Area Coroner over the course of four weeks.

A number of significant and novel issues were examined over the course of the inquest in relation to criminal proceedings, coercive and controlling behaviour, police response protocols and procedures, multi-agency decision making and communications and child and social care.

Conor Mullan has specialised in inquests and inquiries, personal injury and clinical negligence for over twenty years with an invaluable background in serious criminal law in cases of the utmost gravity and complexity. To instruct Conor or for more information, contact his clerks David Snook on 01865 793 736 - [email protected] or Edward Holdstock on 01962 868 884 - [email protected].