Skeleton Questions for Interviews

Experiences of complex inquest process:

• First contact of bereaved families with coronial staff;

• How does inquest process compare/differ from expectation/experiences of criminal court processes?

What is family experience of participating?

• Identifying the next of kin;

• Families at the centre;

• How are families heard?

• How does the process respond to families?

What is impact of families participating?

• What are possible benefits/problems with families participating?

• Impact on families themselves;

• Impact on outcome;

• Experiences of inquests with no family involvement.

What affects family participation?

• Involvement early in process;

• Access to information;

• Legal support.

What role do inquests have in holding the State to account?

• Rule R43's;

• Prevention of other deaths;

• Media interest.