Quigley, Inquest into the Death Of [2021] NICoroner 5 (01 April 2021)

Quigley, Inquest into the Death Of [2021] NICoroner 5 (01 April 2021)

The coroner found that, on the balance of probabilities, Andrew Quigley died by his own act while the balance of his mind was disturbed, and that his death was an impulsive act under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The care provided by mental health and addiction services was generally appropriate, and identified failings in communication and follow-up did not contribute to his death. The cause of death was consistent with drowning.

Citation
[2021] NICoroner 5
Parties
Deceased: Andrew Quigley; Coroner: Mrs Anne-Louise Toal
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
01 April 2021
Procedural Posture
Inquest / Factual Findings and Determination of Cause of Death
Outcome
Death by misadventure (impulsive act while mind disturbed); cause of death: drowning.
Legal Topics
Inquest Procedure, Mental Health Services, Addiction Services, Suicide, Public Health, Duty of Care
Coronial Law Mental Health Law Medical Negligence Inquest Procedure Mental Health Services Addiction Services Suicide Public Health +1 more

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Parties

Andrew Quigley

Deceased

Mrs Anne-Louise Toal

Coroner

Procedural Posture

Inquest / Factual Findings and Determination of Cause of Death

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the care provided to Andrew Quigley by mental health and addiction services was appropriate
  2. 2 Whether any failings in communication or follow-up contributed to Andrew Quigley's death
  3. 3 Determination of the cause and circumstances of death

Ratio Decidendi

The coroner found that, on the balance of probabilities, Andrew Quigley died by his own act while the balance of his mind was disturbed, and that his death was an impulsive act under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The care provided by mental health and addiction services was generally appropriate, and identified failings in communication and follow-up did not contribute to his death. The cause of death was consistent with drowning.

Court Disposition

Death by misadventure (impulsive act while mind disturbed); cause of death: drowning.