The Court of Appeal (Civil Division) on 22 April 2026 dismissed Sharon O'Brien's appeal against the determination of HM Assistant Coroner for Sefton, Knowsley and St Helens, upholding the High Court judgment. Lady Justice Whipple, Lord Justice Newey, and Lord Justice Edis heard the appeal from His Honour Judge Sephton KC's decision in case AC-2023-MAN-000263. The Chief Constable of Merseyside Police appeared as the interested party in proceedings concerning coronial jurisdiction and findings.
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