Schedules

Valid from 25/07/2013

Schedule 10 E+W Investigation by Chief Coroner or Coroner for Treasure or by judge, former judge or former coroner

Prospective

Investigation by Coroner for Treasure E+W

2 (1) The Chief Coroner may direct the Coroner for Treasure to conduct an investigation into a person's death. E+W

(2) Where a direction is given under this paragraph—

(a) the Coroner for Treasure must conduct the investigation;

(b) the Coroner for Treasure has the same functions in relation to the body and the investigation as would be the case if he or she were a senior coroner in whose area the body was situated;

(c) no senior coroner, area coroner or assistant coroner has any functions in relation to the body or the investigation.

(3) Accordingly, a reference in a statutory provision (whenever made) to a senior coroner is to be read, where appropriate, as including the Coroner for Treasure exercising functions by virtue of this paragraph.