A serious case review into the death of Frances Andrade has found her death could have been prevented. She killed herself after giving evidence against a teacher who sexually assaulted her at Chetham's School of Music.
A serious case review into the suicide of a woman during a sexual assault trial has found her death could have been prevented.
Frances Andrade killed herself after giving evidence against Michael Brewer - her violin teacher who abused her while she was a student at Chetham's School of Music.
A report by Surrey Safeguarding Adults Board said: "The Panel considered that this was a suicide that could and should have been prevented. Mrs A had reasons to live and she continued to ask for help throughout this period.
"We therefore invite all the agencies concerned to take real and concrete steps towards improving their practice."
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