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ARTICLE · 18 DECEMBER 2019

Sudden Unexplained Death Abroad - The Fight For Justice

The fight for justice for a loved one who dies or disappears under suspicious circumstances whilst abroad can be a rocky road.

United KingdomCriminal Law

The fight for justice for a loved one who dies or disappears under suspicious circumstances whilst abroad can be a rocky road.  The frequent strong desire by the police and authorities in the country where the tragedy occurs to deflect any initial suggestions of foul play is a hurdle that can prove to be extremely difficult to negotiate.  Relatives are faced with their concerns being dismissed and they are accused of skewed vision resulting from their grief.  Not infrequently suggestions that the victim was, in part, to blame for their own death and they are often besmirched by suggestions of drunkenness or drug-taking and other inappropriate behaviours as being entirely or in part the cause of their demise.  Rarely can a bereaved family penetrate the barriers of deliberate obstruction on their own; to avoid being fobbed off and misled as to your legal position it is wise to have a multi-jurisdictional, multi-lingual lawyer by your side to advise and guide you through

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