Families need help with inquests, say relatives of woman who died of dairy allergy

Celia Marsh with her brother Gareth Gower. He says families need legal help to navigate the coronial system. Photograph: Courtesy of Celia Marsh family/SWNS

The family of Celia Marsh, who suffered fatal anaphylaxis after eating a Pret a Manger “vegan” wrap contaminated with milk protein, have called for it to be made much easier for bereaved relatives to be legally represented at complex inquests.

Marsh’s relatives believe that in cases like theirs, involving powerful companies, convoluted supply chains and challenging science, it would be impossible to get to the truth of what happened without full legal backing from an early stage.