Reasons where inquiry not heldS
9Reasons for decision not to hold an inquiryS
Where it is decided that an inquiry is not to be held into the death of a person (“A”), the Lord Advocate must give reasons in writing if requested to do so by—
(a)A's spouse or civil partner at the time of A's death,
(b)a person living with A as if married to A at the time of A's death, or
(c)A's nearest known relative if, at the time of A's death, A—
(i)did not have a spouse or civil partner, and
(ii)was not living with a person as if married to the person.
Commencement Information
I1S. 9 in force at 15.6.2017 by S.S.I. 2017/155, reg. 2 (with reg. 5)