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Old 21st Dec 2022, 14:42
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Originally Posted by biscuit74
The Coroner is obliged to rule on what, in her opinion was the underlying cause or causes. That she has now done.
This gives some clarity to the victims' relatives and friends, unlike the rather poorly handled criminal trial. This verdict seems to accord with the views of quite a number of people with appropriate & relevant aviation experience, sadly.

It is, I think, quite feasible that civil prosecution(s) of Mr Hill could follow, perhaps either to try to get fuller acknowledgement from him or for damages. Not necessarily very useful, but possible.
There may be civil claims for damages but there cannot be a "civil prosecution". Very rarely there can be a "private prosecution" but not in this case. With very few exceptions, which wouldn't apply here, you cannot be prosecuted again having been found not guilty by a jury.
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