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Redactions hinder inquest progress in showjumper's death
6 Mar
Summary
- Inquest into showjumper Katie Simpson's 2020 death faces delays.
- Hundreds of thousands of pages of police material contain redactions.
- Resolving redactions is crucial for advancing the investigation.
An inquest examining the death of showjumper Katie Simpson, who passed away in August 2020, is encountering significant delays. The primary obstacle involves the redaction of sensitive information within a vast collection of police materials. This extensive documentation includes hundreds of thousands of pages across numerous reports, statements, and interview files.
Legal counsel for the coroner has identified the resolution of these redactions as critical for the inquest's advancement. The process is further complicated by issues arising from the Sexual Offences Act 1992, requiring attempts to contact individuals named as potential victims. These efforts are ongoing.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) acknowledged the sensitivities involved but indicated a manageable timeline for reviewing the documentation. A pre-inquest review hearing has been scheduled for the second week of May to address these matters further.
