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Coroners Act 1988

1988 CHAPTER 13 cross-notesI1

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]

F1 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

F21 Appointment of coroners.

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F32 Qualifications for appointment as coroner.

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F43 Terms on which coroners hold office.

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F54 Coroners’ districts.

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4AF6[F7 Coroner areas F7] : Wales. cross-notes

F8 (1)-(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(8) [F9 A senior coroner F9] appointed for any [F10 coroner area F10] in Wales—

(a) shall for all purposes be regarded as a [F11 senior coroner F11] 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 [F12 a senior coroner F12] for the whole of Wales.

F8 (9)-(10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F135 Jurisdiction of coroners.

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Deputy coroners

F146 Appointment of deputy coroners.

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F157 Functions of deputy coroners.

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Inquests: general

F168 Duty to hold inquest.

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F179 Qualifications of jurors.

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F1810 Attendance of jurors and witnesses.

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F1911 Proceedings at inquest.

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F2012 Failure of jury to agree.

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Inquests: special cases

13 Order to hold [F21 investigation F21] .

(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 [F22 or an investigation F22] which ought to be held; or

(b) where an inquest [F23 or an investigation F23] 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 [F24 an investigation (or as the case may by, another investigation) F24] should be held.

(2) The High Court may—

(a) order an [F25 investigation under Part 1 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009F25] to be held into the death either—

(i) by the coroner concerned; or

(ii) by [F26 a senior coroner, area coroner or assistant coroner in the same coroner area F26] ;

(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 [F27 any inquisition on, or determination or finding made at F27] that inquest.

F28 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F29 (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. F29]

[F30 (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). F30]

F3114 Inquest out of jurisdiction.

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F3215 Inquest where body destroyed or irrecoverable.

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F3416 Adjournment of inquest in [F33 event of criminal proceedings F33] .

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F3517 Provisions supplementary to section 16.

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F37[F3617AF36] Adjournment of inquest in event of judicial inquiry.

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F3818 Inquests into road deaths in London.

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Medical witnesses and post-mortem examinations etc.

F3919 Post-mortem examination without inquest.

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F4020 Request to specially qualified person to make post-mortem and special examinations.

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F4121 Summoning of medical witnesses and direction of post-mortem examinations.

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F4222 Removal of body for post mortem examination.

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F4323 Exhumation of body for examination.

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Expenses and returns of inquests

F4424 Fees and allowances payable on holding inquest.

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F4525 Payments to jurors.

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F4626 Payment of expenses by coroner.

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F4727 Accounts to be laid before relevant council.

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F49[F4827AF48] Indemnity.

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F5028 Annual returns to be made to Secretary of State.

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Miscellaneous

F5129 Coroner of the Queen’s household.

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F5230 Treasure trove.

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F5331 Provision of accommodation.

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Supplemental

F5432 Power to make rules.

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F5533 Savings for ex-officio coroners and judicial powers.

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F5634 Application of Act to Isles of Scilly.

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F5735 Interpretation.

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F5836 Consequential amendments, repeals, transitional provisions and savings.

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F5937 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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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_rti2LQq
the coroner concerneds. 13(“_prnakq3w
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  • The Berkshire (Coroners' Districts) Order 2004 (2004/536)
  • The Black Country (Coroner’s District) Order 2011 (2011/2861)
  • The Cornwall (Coroners' Districts) Order 2003 (2003/3224)
  • The Coroners (Amendment) Rules 2004 (2004/921)
  • The Coroners (Amendment) Rules 2005 (2005/420)
  • The Coroners (Amendment) Rules 2008 (2008/1652)
  • The Coroners (Amendment) Rules 2010 (2010/564)
  • The Coroners' Records (Fees for Copies) Rules 2002 (2002/2401)
  • The Cumbria (Coroners' Districts) (No. 2) Order 2004 (2004/535)
  • The Cumbria (Coroners’ Districts) Order 2007 (2007/1165)
  • The Derbyshire (Coroners' Districts) (Amendment) Order 2005 (2005/3489)
  • The Gloucestershire (Coroners' Districts) Order 2006 (2006/544)
  • The Hertfordshire (Coroners' Districts) Order 2002 (2002/3084)
  • The Hertfordshire (Coroners' Districts) Order 2004 (2004/2192)
  • The Kent (Coroners' Districts) Order 2001 (2001/2570)
  • The Lancashire (Coroners' Districts) Order 2002 (2002/2257)
  • The Lincolnshire (Coroners' Districts) Order 2002 (2002/1588)
  • The Lincolnshire (Coroners' Districts) Order 2003 (2003/2753)
  • The Lincolnshire (Coroners’ Districts) Order 2012 (2012/574)
  • The Norfolk (Coroners' Districts) Order 2001 (2001/666)
  • The Norfolk (Coroners’ Districts) Order 2007 (2007/737)
  • The Norfolk (Coroners’ Districts) Order 2010 (2010/595)
  • The North Wales (East and Central) (Coroner’s District) Order 2012 (2012/2605)
  • The Suffolk (Coroners' Districts) Order 2001 (2001/1220)
  • The Suffolk (Coroners' Districts) Order 2006 (2006/1747)
  • The West Midlands (Coroners' Districts) Order 2004 (2004/1799)

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