Possible Outcomes of an Inquest

The Coroner may reach a short-form conclusion following an inquest, as follows:

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• Natural Causes.
• Accident or Misadventure.
• Suicide.  
• Unlawful or Lawful Killing.
• Industrial Disease.  
• Road Traffic Collision.
• Neglect (usually contributing to another conclusion, such as natural causes
• Open Conclusion – these are discouraged but can be used if another short-form conclusion cannot be proved.

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If a short-form conclusion is not appropriate, the Coroner may provide a narrative conclusion, which provides a detailed account of the circumstances surrounding the death