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Coroners Act 1988

1988 CHAPTER 13

An Act to consolidate the Coroners Acts 1887 to 1980 and certain related enactments, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission.

[10th May 1988]

Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

Coroners

1 Appointment of coroners.

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2 Qualifications for appointment as coroner.

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3 Terms on which coroners hold office.

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4 Coroners’ districts.

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4A Coroner areas : Wales.

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(8) A senior coroner appointed for any coroner area in Wales—

(a) shall for all purposes be regarded as a senior coroner for the whole of Wales; and

(b) shall have the same jurisdiction, rights, powers and authorities throughout Wales as if he had been appointed as a senior coroner for the whole of Wales.

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5 Jurisdiction of coroners.

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Deputy coroners

6 Appointment of deputy coroners.

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7 Functions of deputy coroners.

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Inquests: general

8 Duty to hold inquest.

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9 Qualifications of jurors.

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10 Attendance of jurors and witnesses.

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11 Proceedings at inquest.

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12 Failure of jury to agree.

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Inquests: special cases

13 Order to hold investigation .

(1) This section applies where, on an application by or under the authority of the Attorney-General, the High Court is satisfied as respects a coroner (“the coroner concerned”) either—

(a) that he refuses or neglects to hold an inquest or an investigation which ought to be held; or

(b) where an inquest or an investigation has been held by him, that (whether by reason of fraud, rejection of evidence, irregularity of proceedings, insufficiency of inquiry, the discovery of new facts or evidence or otherwise) it is necessary or desirable in the interests of justice that an investigation (or as the case may by, another investigation) should be held.

(2) The High Court may—

(a) order an investigation under Part 1 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 to be held into the death either—

(i) by the coroner concerned; or

(ii) by a senior coroner, area coroner or assistant coroner in the same coroner area ;

(b) order the coroner concerned to pay such costs of and incidental to the application as to the court may appear just; and

(c) where an inquest has been held, quash any inquisition on, or determination or finding made at that inquest.

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(4) For the purposes of this section, “coroner” means a coroner appointed under section 1 of this Act, or a senior coroner, area coroner or assistant coroner appointed under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009.

(5) This section does not apply in relation to a death that resulted directly from the Troubles (which has the same meaning as in Schedule 1A to the Coroners and Justice Act 2009— see paragraph 4 of that Schedule).

14 Inquest out of jurisdiction.

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15 Inquest where body destroyed or irrecoverable.

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16 Adjournment of inquest in event of criminal proceedings .

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17 Provisions supplementary to section 16.

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17A Adjournment of inquest in event of judicial inquiry.

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18 Inquests into road deaths in London.

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Medical witnesses and post-mortem examinations etc.

19 Post-mortem examination without inquest.

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20 Request to specially qualified person to make post-mortem and special examinations.

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21 Summoning of medical witnesses and direction of post-mortem examinations.

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22 Removal of body for post mortem examination.

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23 Exhumation of body for examination.

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Expenses and returns of inquests

24 Fees and allowances payable on holding inquest.

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25 Payments to jurors.

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26 Payment of expenses by coroner.

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27 Accounts to be laid before relevant council.

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27A Indemnity.

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28 Annual returns to be made to Secretary of State.

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Miscellaneous

29 Coroner of the Queen’s household.

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30 Treasure trove.

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31 Provision of accommodation.

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Supplemental

32 Power to make rules.

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33 Savings for ex-officio coroners and judicial powers.

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34 Application of Act to Isles of Scilly.

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35 Interpretation.

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36 Consequential amendments, repeals, transitional provisions and savings.

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37 Short title, commencement and extent.

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SCHEDULES

Section 3(1).

SCHEDULE 1 SALARIES AND PENSIONS

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Section 29(7).

SCHEDULE 2 CORONER OF THE QUEEN’S HOUSEHOLD

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Section 36(1).

SCHEDULE 3 CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS

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Section 36(2).

SCHEDULE 4 REPEALS

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Status: There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Coroners Act 1988.
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C1Act amended (24.9.1997) by 1996 c. 24 , s. 7(3) ; S.I. 1997/1977 , art. 2
C2Act restricted ( temp. from 19.7.1996 to 31.3.1998) by S.I. 1996/1867 , art. 4(2)(d)
C3By Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c.53, SIF 39:1) , s. 101(1) , Sch. 12 para. 23 ; S.I. 1991/2208 , art. 2(1) , Sch. 1 it is provided (14.10.1991) that in relation to any time before the commencement of s.70 of that 1991 Act (which came into force on 1.10.1992 by S.I. 1992/333 , art. 2(2) , Sch. 2 ) references in any enactment amended by that 1991 Act, to youth courts shall be construed as references to juvenile courts.
C4S.4A restricted (3.4.1995) by 1994 c. 19 , s. 66(7) , Sch. 17 Pt. II para. 23(5) (with ss. 54(5)(7) , 55(5) , Sch. 17 paras. 22(1) , 23(2) ); S.I. 1995/852 , art. 9(1) , Sch. 5
F1Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F2Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F3Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F4Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F5Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F6S.4A inserted (3.4.1995 in respect of the insertion of s. 4A(1)(2)(7)(9)(10) and 1.4.1996 otherwise) by 1994 c. 19 , s. 66(6) , Sch. 16 para. 82(5) (with ss. 54(5)(7) , 55(5) , Sch. 17 paras. 22(1) , 23(2) ); S.I. 1995/852 , art. 9(1) , Sch. 5 ; S.I. 1996/396 , art. 4 , Sch. 2this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted
F7Words in s. 4A heading substituted (25.7.2013) by The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1874) , arts. 1(1) , 2(2)substituted
F8Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F9Words in s. 4A(8) substituted (25.7.2013) by The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1874) , arts. 1(1) , 2(3)(a)substituted
F10Words in s. 4A(8) substituted (25.7.2013) by The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1874) , arts. 1(1) , 2(3)(b)substituted
F11Words in s. 4A(8)(a) substituted (25.7.2013) by The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1874) , arts. 1(1) , 2(3)(c)substituted
F12Words in s. 4A(8)(b) substituted (25.7.2013) by The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1874) , arts. 1(1) , 2(3)(d)substituted
F13Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F14Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F15Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F16Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F17Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F18Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F19Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F20Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F21Word in s. 13 heading substituted (25.7.2013) by The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1874) , arts. 1(1) , 2(4)substituted
F22Words in s. 13(1)(a) inserted (25.7.2013) by The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1874) , arts. 1(1) , 2(5)(a)inserted
F23Words in s. 13(1)(b) inserted (25.7.2013) by The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1874) , arts. 1(1) , 2(5)(b)(i)inserted
F24Words in s. 13(1)(b) substituted (25.7.2013) by The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1874) , arts. 1(1) , 2(5)(b)(ii)substituted
F25Words in s. 13(2)(a) substituted (25.7.2013) by The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1874) , arts. 1(1) , 2(5)(c)substituted
F26Words in s. 13(2)(a)(ii) substituted (25.7.2013) by The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1874) , arts. 1(1) , 2(5)(d)substituted
F27Words in s. 13(2)(c) substituted (25.7.2013) by The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1874) , arts. 1(1) , 2(5)(e)substituted
F28Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F29S. 13(4) inserted (25.7.2013) by The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1874) , arts. 1(1) , 2(5)(f)inserted
F30S. 13(5) inserted (1.5.2024) by Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (c. 41) , s. 63(3) , Sch. 11 para. 2(1) (with s. 61 , Sch. 11 para. 2(2) )this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted
F31Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F32Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F33S. 16: words in side note substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22 , s. 71(3) (with s. 107 , Sch. 14 para. 7(2) ); S.I. 1999/3344 , art. 2(b)this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F34Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F35Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F36S. 17A inserted (1.1.2000) by S.I. 1999 c. 22 , s. 71(1) (with s. 107 , Sch. 14 para. 7(2) ); S.I. 1999/3344 , art. 2(b)this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted
F37Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F38Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F39Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F40Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F41Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F42Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F43Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F44Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F45Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F46Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F47Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F48S. 27A inserted (27.9.1999) by 1999 c. 22 , ss. 104 , 108(3)(d) (with s. 107 , Sch. 14 para. 2 )this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted
F49Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F50Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F51Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F52Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i), Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180, Sch. 22 Pt. 1); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3)this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F53Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F54Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F55Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F56Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F57Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F58Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F59Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F60Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F61Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F61Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F61Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F61Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F61Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F62Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F63Act repealed (12.2.2013 for the repeal of s. 5(2), 25.7.2013 except for the repeal of ss. 4A(8), 13(1)(2)) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) , s. 182(4)(g)(i) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 (with s. 180 , Sch. 22 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2013/250 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2013/1869 , art. 2(p) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
I1Act wholly in force at 10.7.1988 see s. 37(2)
Defined TermSection/ArticleIDScope of Application
coroners. 13coroner_rtsTcVk
the coroner concerneds. 13(“_prnzchSv
  • Berkshire (Coroners' Districts) Order 2004 (2004/536)
  • Black Country (Coroner’s District) Order 2011 (2011/2861)
  • Cornwall (Coroners' Districts) Order 2003 (2003/3224)
  • Coroners (Amendment) Rules 2004 (2004/921)
  • Coroners (Amendment) Rules 2005 (2005/420)
  • Coroners (Amendment) Rules 2008 (2008/1652)
  • Coroners (Amendment) Rules 2010 (2010/564)
  • Coroners' Records (Fees for Copies) Rules 2002 (2002/2401)
  • Cumbria (Coroners' Districts) (No. 2) Order 2004 (2004/535)
  • Cumbria (Coroners’ Districts) Order 2007 (2007/1165)
  • Hertfordshire (Coroners' Districts) Order 2002 (2002/3084)
  • Hertfordshire (Coroners' Districts) Order 2004 (2004/2192)
  • Kent (Coroners' Districts) Order 2001 (2001/2570)
  • Lancashire (Coroners' Districts) Order 2002 (2002/2257)
  • Lincolnshire (Coroners' Districts) Order 2002 (2002/1588)
  • Lincolnshire (Coroners' Districts) Order 2003 (2003/2753)
  • Lincolnshire (Coroners’ Districts) Order 2012 (2012/574)
  • Norfolk (Coroners' Districts) Order 2001 (2001/666)
  • Norfolk (Coroners’ Districts) Order 2007 (2007/737)
  • Norfolk (Coroners’ Districts) Order 2010 (2010/595)
  • North Wales (East and Central) (Coroner’s District) Order 2012 (2012/2605)
  • Suffolk (Coroners' Districts) Order 2001 (2001/1220)
  • Suffolk (Coroners' Districts) Order 2006 (2006/1747)
  • West Midlands (Coroners' Districts) Order 2004 (2004/1799)

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