Reuters

Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse's family are being offered the chance to have a second inquest.

Coroner Dr. Andrew Reid has written to a number of families after his wife Suzanne Greenaway - who carried out the inquest into the 'Rehab' singer's death last year - was found to not be fully qualified for the position.

Despite being "confident" the inquiry was handled correctly, Dr. Reid has apologised and suggested he will re-open any cases should the families want him to.

He said: "I apologise if this matter causes distress.

"I will be writing to the families affected to personally apologise and offer for their cases to be reheard."

Suzanne quit the post a month after claiming Amy's death was caused by accidental alcohol poisoning.

She was not qualified for the position as she had not been registered as a solicitor in the UK for five years - having only worked for two-and-half.

Amy's father Mitch revealed he and his family were "shocked" to discover Suzanne was not qualified but did not believe the ruling was in any doubt.

He said: "We were very shocked when we were informed the coroner was not suitably qualified.

"It's hard to believe her credentials weren't fully checked. You'd assume this sort of thing can't happen.

"We've been informed the coroner was taking guidance from more experienced professionals and the verdict doesn't appear to be in any doubt, but it's upsetting to have to go through all this again. We just hope that matters can be resolved soon." - Bang Showbiz

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