Mark Duggan inquest: Q&A

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As an inquest into the death of Mark Duggan - which sparked the England riots - ends, what were the issues and background to the case?

Mark DugganImage source, Jeff Moore
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Mark Duggan died after being shot by police in Tottenham, north London

What happened to Mark Duggan?

Tottenham on fire during riotsImage source, Getty Images
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The incorrect suggestion Mark Duggan himself had fired at police sparked protests - and then riots - in Tottenham and elsewhere

What happened after Mr Duggan's death?

Photograph of a gun - used as evidence in the Mark Duggan inquestImage source, PA
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This photograph of a gun was shown to the jury as evidence

How did the inquest work?

Replica of scene of Mark Duggan's shootingImage source, Getty Images
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The inquest jury visit a reconstruction of the shooting

What is the significance of an inquest conclusion?

Judge Keith CutlerImage source, Getty Images
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Judge Keith Cutler was the coroner

Who were the key people in the inquest?

Who gave evidence?

Mark Duggan funeral cortegeImage source, Getty Images
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Friends and family at the funeral in early September 2011

Why did some of them give evidence behind screens?

Do the police have the power to shoot someone dead?

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