Hugh Dillon
United Kingdompublic servantMale4.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Hugh Dillon is a former deputy state coroner in New South Wales and an adjunct professor at the University of New South Wales. He has been vocal about the resource challenges facing the Coroners Court, emphasizing the impact of backlog on the ability to conduct discretionary inquests that can prevent future deaths.
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Hugh Dillon criticized the coronial system for its inefficiency in handling cases like Bikram's.
After eight months, the body of Bikram Lama – Sydney’s ‘birdman’ – is finally going home | SydneyThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-07-30
United Kingdom· 2026-07-30
Deputy State Coroner Hugh Dillon called for major reforms to the pursuit policy after an inquest into a death.
NSW Police car chase statistics reveal 180 per cent surge since 2015The Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-12-10
Australia· 2025-12-10
Former NSW deputy state coroner and University of NSW adjunct professor Hugh Dillon said the coroners are up to their ears in mandatory cases.
Delays, fewer inquests at Coroners Court of NSW as resourcing bitesThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-03-08
Australia· 2025-03-08
