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Oliver's Inquest...
The latest information on Oliver's inquest proceedings.
Any media enquiries relating to Oliver's criminal case or
inquest can be made to our legal representatives at Leigh Day pressoffice@leighday.co.uk or on 07498 250840.
MEDIA ADVISORY
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Inquest into the death of Oliver Steeper at Mid Kent and Medway Coroner’s Court
An inquest into the death of nine-month-old Oliver Steeper will begin on Monday 13 May 2024 at Kent and Medway Coroner’s Court, Oakwood House, Oakwood Park, Maidstone, ME16 8AE.
The inquest is listed for two weeks, with evidence expected to be heard for around seven days. The jury’s conclusion is expected the week beginning 20 May.
Oliver Steeper died in hospital in September 2021, six days after a choking incident at the Jelly Beans Day Nursery in Ashford, Kent.
The Steeper family are represented by partners at law firm Leigh Day, Jill Paterson and Thomas Jervis and solicitor Philippa Wheeler. The family have instructed barristers Helena Spector, Craig Hassall KC, and Janine Wolstenholme of Park Square Barristers.
The Steeper family have released images of Oliver for media use which can be accessed here.
Please direct all media enquiries, including those related to the Steeper family, to:
Mike O’Connor, Senior Media Relations Manager, Leigh Day
Email – moconnor@leighday.co.uk or pressoffice@leighday.co.uk
Mobile - 07787 413411
ENDS
13/05/24 - Oliver's Inquest
Oliver's inquest will begin at 10am on May 13th at Oakwood House, Oakwood Rd, Maidstone ME16 8AE, with a booked 10 day inquest to follow.
The family ask that all media enquiries now are made to our legal representatives, Leigh Day on pressoffice@leighday.co.uk or on 07498250840.
The family welcome all media to attend and following the inquest the family may take questions from the media outside the court, but this is subject to last minute changes but a statement will be provided in all cases.
09/11/23 - Oliver's Inquest
Following the initial pre-inquest review on 05/08/23, the Coroner has now set out a timeline leading upto the main Inquest. The Coroner seeks further evidence from the police, statements still not provided by nursery staff and to make contact with the now named interested parties involved in Oliver's death.
A third pre-inquest review will now take place on Monday 22nd April 2024 at 10am at Oakwood House, Oakwood Rd, Maidstone ME16 8AE
Followed by the main Inquest which will run for two weeks, starting Monday 13th May 2024 at Oakwood House, Oakwood Rd, Maidstone ME16 8AE
05/08/23 - Oliver's Inquest
Following the initial pre-inquest review on 04/08/23, the Coroner now seeks to gain further evidence and statements from various regulatory bodies, the police and further statements. A second pre-inquest review will now take place on;
Thursday 9th November 2023 at 10am at Oakwood House, Oakwood Rd, Maidstone ME16 8AE
Scope of the Inquest / Reg 28 Issues
• Medical Background and review of Oliver’s developmental stage regarding feeding.
• Review of Jelly Beans Nursery set up, staff and qualifications of staff, specifically relating to paediatric first aid, and also looking at child/practitioner ratios on 23rd September 2021. Review of feeding process and responsibility for cutting up food.
• Events of 23rd September 2021 reviewing how Oliver was that day, timeline of events leading up to feeding of lunch and review of feeding, what was fed and how, and the choking episode.
• Review of steps taken by the nursery staff when it became apparent that Oliver was choking
• Arrival of Paramedics and transfer of Oliver to Evelina Hospital
• Review of care and treatment provided to Oliver at Evelina Hospital with review of the Bronchoscopy procedures undertaken and what was found.
• Medical cause of death.
Zoe and I welcome all media to attend. Any media enquiries can be made to pressoffice@leighday.co.uk or on 07498 250840.
31/07/23 - Oliver's Inquest
Following the death of Oliver at the Jellybeans Nursery in September 2021, his pre-inquest review is now scheduled;
Oliver's pre-inquest review hearing will now be taking place on Friday 4th August 2023 at 10am at County Hall, Sessions House, Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ.
Zoe and I welcome all media to attend.