Top judges in announcement over death of Senior Coroner

TOP judges have released an official statement over the death of Kevin McLoughlin, Senior Coroner for Yorkshire West Eastern.

Mr McLoughlin died at the weekend on Saturday, March 28 2026.

A Judicial statement released today said: "The Lady Chief Justice, The Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, The Chief Coroner, HHJ Alexia Durran, and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Alex Davies-Jones MP were saddened to learn of the death of Kevin McLoughlin on 28 March 2026."

Mr McLoughlin began his legal career as a university law lecturer before qualifying as a solicitor, later becoming national head partner at DLA Piper’s Insurance, Marine & Aviation Group.

He subsequently transferred to the Bar and practised at Temple Garden Chambers, London, specialising in inquests and health and safety law.

He sat regularly as an Assistant Coroner before being appointed Senior Coroner for Yorkshire West Eastern.

Temple Garden Chambers said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kevin McLoughlin, His Majesty’s Senior Coroner for West Yorkshire (East) and a former member of Chambers, who passed away on Saturday.

Kevin joined Temple Garden Chambers following a distinguished career as a solicitor at DLA Piper, where he served as lead partner in the Insurance, Marine and Aviation Group. He went on to build a highly regarded practice at the Bar, specialising in inquests, personal injury, and health and safety law.

Kevin was deeply committed to the Bar and greatly valued his time at Chambers. He formed many close personal and professional friendships during his career and remained a loyal supporter and friend to Chambers after his appointment as Senior Coroner in 2018.

Kevin will be greatly missed by all who knew him."