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Technical vocabulary is not neutral: at the Sturgess inquest, terms such as closed material, gisting and public interest immunity decide how much evidence reaches the public record. This plain-English guide explains twelve phrases that readers will encounter in 2026, and why each one matters for open justice.
A Prevention of Future Deaths report is one of the least dramatic powers a coroner holds, and one of the most enduring. This primer explains when the Sturgess inquest could issue one, who must respond, and why non-binding recommendations can still carry political weight.
The documents around the Sturgess inquest are public in principle but not always in practice. This plain-English guide explains what is released, why material is redacted, and how journalists, campaigners and ordinary readers can make effective requests.