Appleby et al, 2019

In May 2019, the Court of Appeal in England and Wales ruled that the determination of suicide at inquest should be based on a civil standard of proof (balance of probabilities), not a criminal standard (beyond reasonable doubt).

The implications of this ruling are discussed, including the possibility that this lower standard of proof may lead to a rise in suicide rates, and the public health benefits of highlighting new areas of priority for suicide prevention.

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• New standard of proof for suicide at inquests in England and Wales (BMJ)

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