Amy Winehouse inquest could be deemed illegal

The inquest into Amy Winehouse's death could be deemed illegal over doubts about the coroner's qualifications.

Suzanne Greenway was appointed the assistant deputy coroner by her husband Dr Andrew Scott Reid, who was the coroner.

Ms Greenway recorded a verdict of 'death by misadventure' due to the copious amounts of alcohol found in Winehouse's blood at the time of her death.

The Sun reports that Ms Greenway resigned in November as she did not meet the legal qualifications required to work as a coroner.

Under English law, coroners can only be appointed if they have been part of the Law Society as a solicitor for five years but Ms Greenway only joined two-and-a-half years ago.

They must also have worked as a qualified medical practitioner for five years, something she has not done.

As a result, every one of the 30 inquests she has overseen could be declared illegal, including the one into Winehouse's death, if they are challenged at the High Court.

Winehouse, who was known for her hits 'Back to Black' and 'Tears Dry On Their Own', was found dead at her Camden home on 23 July 2011.