Joanna Hillard
5 Mar 2026 · Coroner Samantha Marsh · Somerset
The coroner's concerns
1. lack of understanding of the effects of controlling and coercive behaviour on decision-making
“The provisions of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (which [name redacted] was assessed under) , pre- date the Serious Crime Act 2015, particular Section 76 which relates to the offence of controlling and coercive behaviour”