inquest
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, inquest has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025).
An inquest is a judicial inquiry in common law jurisdictions, particularly one held to determine the cause of a person's death. Conducted by a judge, jury, or government official, an inquest may or may not require an autopsy carried out by a coroner or medical examiner. Generally, inquests are conducted only when deaths are sudden or unexplained. An inquest may be called at the behest of a coroner, judge, prosecutor, or, in some jurisdictions, upon a formal request from the public. A coroner's j
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History |
| Field | Legal history |
Who talks about inquest on podcasts?
Tom Holland brought up inquest; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History.
- Jack The Ripper: History's Darkest Mystery on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025) — Tom Holland
What is inquest mentioned alongside?
inquest is most often mentioned alongside Jioati / Jivati / Jivvati (Victoria), Grenadier Guards and Dorset Street.
Mentioned together: Jioati / Jivati / Jivvati (Victoria), Grenadier Guards, Dorset Street, East End of London, The Daily Telegraph, Leonard Matters, Margaret Thatcher, Martha Tabram, Mary Ann Nichols (Polly Nichols), Victorian age