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3(1)This paragraph sets out for the purposes of this Part what is the “relevant authority” for a given coroner area.E+W

(2)In the case of a coroner area consisting of the area of a single local authority, that authority is the relevant authority for the coroner area.

(3)In the case of a coroner area consisting of the areas of two or more local authorities, the relevant authority for the coroner area is—

(a)whichever one of those authorities they jointly nominate;

(b)if they cannot agree on a nomination, whichever one of them the Lord Chancellor determines.

(4)Before making a determination under sub-paragraph (3)(b) the Lord Chancellor must consult—

(a)the Secretary of State, in a case involving local authorities in England;

(b)the Welsh Ministers, in a case involving local authorities in Wales.

(5)This paragraph has effect subject to paragraph 2 of Schedule 22.

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I1Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 25.7.2013 by S.I. 2013/1869, art. 2(i)

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