UK Treasury Held Partially Responsible for Staffer's Death, Coroner Rules

A coroner found HM Treasury "materially contributed" to the death of Chloe Moffat, 26, who took her own life after an improperly handled informal disciplinary meeting over a complaint she denied. Coroner Anna Crawford said Moffat was denied required safeguards: prior notice, accompaniment, and clarity on likely outcome. The finding raises questions about civil service disciplinary practices government-wide.