Overview

• Gabriel Shemirani told the inquest his sister underwent five coffee enemas a day under their mother’s guidance instead of evidence-based chemotherapy.
• Forensic psychiatrist Dr Ali Ajaz, who was recommended by Kate Shemirani, faced cross-examination over whether maternal influence coloured his assessment of Paloma’s decision-making.
• Coroner Catherine Wood reprimanded Kate Shemirani multiple times for disruptive behaviour, including repeated objections and attempts to introduce unsubstantiated claims.
• The court heard written statements in which Paloma described herself as “anti-vax,” cited a background in natural healing and alleged human-rights violations by NHS practitioners.
• The ongoing inquest is probing the impact of health misinformation and coercive influence on patient autonomy as it examines the circumstances of Paloma’s refusal of chemotherapy.