Disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson refuses to testify at inquests for 62 patient deaths, citing inadequate preparation facilities; coroner postpones inquests.

Disgraced breast surgeon Ian Paterson, serving a 20-year sentence for wounding, has declined to testify at inquests into the deaths of 62 patients, citing inadequate preparation facilities. His refusal has sparked disappointment among the families of the deceased, who seek answers. The coroner, Richard Foster, has delayed the inquests and is determined to ensure Paterson's participation, emphasizing the public interest in the proceedings.