Narita Bahra KC and Rachel Ferrari - Gracie Spinks Inquest
Narita Bahra KC and Rachel Ferrari are representing the family of Gracie Spinks in the ongoing Inquest into her death. The Inquest is to determine whether Gracie Spinks was murdered by a former work colleague who she had reported to the police for stalking her. There is a particular focus within the Inquest as to the actions of the Police when investigating the stalking allegation as well as their investigation into a bag of weapons found and handed to police 6 weeks before her murder.
The Independent 9th November 2023
Update 17th November 2023
Concluding the inquest, the jury reached a verdict yesterday, highlighting the unlawful killing of Gracie Spinks.
In a public statement after the verdict, Narita Bahra KC stated:
”The conclusion of this inquest is another step in a long journey for the family of Gracie Spinks, who seek answers and change in policing to ensure such a tragedy never occurs again. Throughout, the family have acted with dignity and grace. This inquest has uncovered a litany of accepted police failings.
Derbyshire Police seek to reassure the public by saying that lessons have been learnt, but the family are concerned that there is still a significant way to go. Just this morning, the Coroner heard evidence from the Detective Superintendent of Derbyshire Constabulary who conceded “he was not 100 per cent sure that we have got that culture correct within Derbyshire [Police] at this time.”