The death of Helen Smith and her father's subsequent campaign led to a change in the rules regarding inquests into violent or unnatural deaths abroad. The West Yorkshire Coroner, Philip Gill had declined to hold an inquest, concluding that the case was outside his jurisdiction.
The death of Helen Smith and her father's subsequent effort led to a change in the regulations concerning inquiries into violent or unnatural fatalities abroad. The West Yorkshire Coroner, Philip Gill had declined to hold an inquiry, considering it beyond his authority.