This inquest has been adjourned.
This is a media release by Imran Khan and Partners, reshared by INQUEST.
Imran Khan and Partners acts for the family of Soviya Rajaratnam, a 19 year old who died in September 2021 after she absconded on escorted leave while she was detained under section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983 at Royal Bethlem Hospital.
Soviya was known to a network of professionals in the local area at Kingston Social Services and the South London and Maudsley (SLAM) NHS Trust for a number of years prior to her death.
This inquest will be heard by a jury at the South London Coroner's Court in Croydon from 18-27 November 2024.
The family are represented by Emma Gilbert of Imran Khan and Partners and Saoirse Townshend of Temple Garden Chambers.
For further information, please contact [email protected] or 020 7404 3004.
Soviya Rajaratnam
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This inquest has been adjourned.
This is a media release by Imran Khan and Partners, reshared by INQUEST.
Imran Khan and Partners acts for the family of Soviya Rajaratnam, a 19 year old who died in September 2021 after she absconded on escorted leave while she was detained under section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983 at Royal Bethlem Hospital.
Soviya was known to a network of professionals in the local area at Kingston Social Services and the South London and Maudsley (SLAM) NHS Trust for a number of years prior to her death.
This inquest will be heard by a jury at the South London Coroner's Court in Croydon from 18-27 November 2024.
The family are represented by Emma Gilbert of Imran Khan and Partners and Saoirse Townshend of Temple Garden Chambers.
For further information, please contact [email protected] or 020 7404 3004.
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