The Later Years with Sir Peter Thornton

Join us in person for a unique experience with Sir Peter Thornton as part of this year's . Sir Peter will present an informative and accessible journey into later life, and everything the older person needs to know and do to get their affairs in order.

This event comes on the back of Sir Peter's book, The Later Years, which has received incredibly positive reviews from the media for it's practical approach to planning later in life.

Sir Peter Thornton Biography

Sir Peter Thornton KC is a distinguished legal expert and the first Chief Coroner of England and Wales. He became a Queen’s Counsel in 1992 and helped found and lead the prestigious Doughty Street Chambers.
As a Special Coroner, Sir Peter oversaw the high-profile Ian Tomlinson inquest in 2011. In September 2012, he was appointed Chief Coroner of England and Wales, a role he held until October 2016, before retiring at the mandatory age for the office.
In 2017, he was knighted for services to justice and coroners’ administration. He continues to champion legal education and reform as a Visiting Professor at King’s College London, a member of the parliamentary Independent Expert Panel, and an international trainer for coroners.
Sir Peter is also a prolific author. His most recent book is:
The Later Years: The Simple Guide to Organising the Rest of Your Life (Bedford Square Publishers, 27 February 2025) — a practical handbook addressing wills, powers of attorney, pensions, inheritance, scams, care considerations, and administrative steps before and after death.
He has also written extensively on civil liberties, forensic science, public order, and more, contributed to leading legal textbooks, and is a frequent broadcaster on legal matters.

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