He is the coroner for the government inquest . The inquiry into Litvinenko 's death will be independent from the the government 's inquiry . Sir Robert Owen will chair the inquiry . Owen , who moved to Britain after becoming whistle - blower , was poisoned in 2014 . Before dying , he blamed Russian authorities ; Russia denies accusation .
The inquiry into Litvinenko 's death will be independent from the the government 's inquiry . Sir Robert Owen will chair the inquiry . Owen , who moved to Britain after becoming whistle - blower , was poisoned in 2014 . Before dying , he blamed Russian authorities ; Russia denies accusation .