An inquest is not a trial. It is not the role of the Coroner to decide any question of criminal or civil liability or to apportion guilt or attribute blame. Once the Coroner's investigation into a death is complete, the Coroner will decide if an inquest is to be held.

Can a coroner apportion blame?

Narrative conclusions

Coroners or a jury may also deliver a 'narrative' conclusion which sets out the facts surrounding the death in more detail. ... The Coroner is unable to apportion any blame or civil or criminal liability of another individual (as defined by section 10(2) of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009).

Can you sue after an inquest?

A fatal claim can either be brought after an inquest, or it can be brought in circumstances where no inquest was held, as a standalone claim.