Coroner Anna Crawford has issued a formal finding that the UK Treasury played a material role in the death of 26-year-old Chloe Moffat, who died by suicide following a disciplinary process. Moffat, who had been employed as a personal assistant at the Treasury for nearly three years, was described as someone who enjoyed her work prior to the initiation of these proceedings.

Following the inquest, Crawford expressed significant concerns regarding the civil service's management of disciplinary cases. She concluded that the current methods used by the Treasury carry a risk of future deaths if left unaddressed. Consequently, the coroner is issuing a 'prevention of future deaths' report, which will be sent to the head of the civil service, the Treasury, and the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas). This formal mechanism is intended to compel these organizations to review and reform their internal policies to ensure employee welfare is better protected during investigations.

The findings highlight a tension between institutional disciplinary procedures and the mental health of staff members. While the Treasury has not yet released a detailed public response to the coroner's specific recommendations, the inquest has brought national attention to the potential psychological impact of administrative processes within government departments. The coroner’s report serves as a mandate for the Treasury to evaluate whether their disciplinary frameworks are fit for purpose or if they require systemic changes to prevent similar tragedies in the future.