Official Negligence Cited in Woman's Fatal Case, Coroner Told

An inquest has been told that the Treasury

An inquest has been told that the Treasury failed to follow its own written disciplinary procedures prior to the death of Chloe Moffat. The revelation came during the second day of hearings into the circumstances surrounding her passing.

Counsel representing the family presented evidence suggesting that internal guidelines, which mandate a structured approach to staff conduct issues, were disregarded. This omission, the family argues, may have contributed to a chain of events that culminated in tragedy.

The inquest also heard testimony from a former colleague who described a culture of 'informal handling' of grievances within the department, where verbal warnings were often given without proper documentation. This practice, the witness claimed, left vulnerable employees without the protections intended by official protocols.

A senior official from the Treasury acknowledged during

A senior official from the Treasury acknowledged during questioning that the written policy was 'not applied in this instance,' but maintained that there was no direct link between that lapse and Ms. Moffat's death. However, the coroner pressed for details on why the policy was bypassed, noting that such deviations must be justified.

Experts have been called to assess whether the failure to follow procedure could have affected Ms. Moffat's mental state. The hearing continues, with the family's legal team calling for a full review of departmental practices to prevent similar oversights in the future.