A pre-inquest review hearing was today (Monday, March 27) held at Bolton Coroner's Court.
The hearing was told that there was still some evidence yet to be submitted in the case. And Emily's father Mark Jones said: "I just find the process very frustrating. Deadlines are set and are never adhered to. It's like groundhog day coming her all the time."
Mr Jones made the comment after correspondence he sent to the coroner's office airing his frustration was referred to by the coroner.
Understandably so. And how did the coroner deal with it?
Senior Coroner Timothy Brennand said to Mr Jones: "I am sorry you saw fit to communicate in those very clear and upsetting terms."
Yes, I just bet you are...
He added that he wanted to address Mr Jones' concerns as he didn't want him to feel there were 'in any way being swept under the carpet'.
He already feels like that, and it's no surprise...
He said the coroner's service always tried to work 'collaboratively with families' and to 'manage expectations' however he said Mr Jones had made it clear that in his case he did not feel they were being met.
"All I can do is apologise," Mr Brennand continued. "Your experience is your experience and I am not going to in any way quibble with it."
Because you can't. So...how are you going to deal with his belief that the case is being delayed unnecessarily by people who don't adhere to deadlines?
Mr Brennand set deadlines for the disclosure of remaining evidence and legal submissions ahead of the inquest at the short hearing.
*sighs*
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