Dr Anton van Dellen represented the partner of Terry Roberts, who died after being transferred from prison to hospital.
The High Court hearing before Mr Justice Choudhury considered whether the Coroner at the inquest was correct when he decided not recall witnesses after hearing evidence of an altercation between a nurse and a prison officer. Anton submitted that the failure to do so breached the common law duty of full inquiry, as well as breaching Article 2 (the right to life).
Barrister on this case – Dr Anton van Dellen
Dr Anton van Dellen has experience in a wide range of defamation proceedings, ranging from pre-action advice to fully contested High Court claims and appeals up to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He also has sound experience in bringing Judicial Reviews and appeals against a wide range of public authorities, challenging decisions for being unlawful, irrational and/or failing to follow published guidance. High Net Worth clients are represented by Dr Anton van Dellen in a range of litigation involving disputes over assets.
