PART 7OFCOM's powers and duties in relation to regulated services
CHAPTER 7Committees, research and reports
I1I2163OFCOM’s report in connection with investigation into a death
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Subsection (2) applies if OFCOM receive—
a
a notice from a senior coroner under paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 5 to the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 in connection with an investigation into the death of a person;
b
a request for information in connection with the investigation of a procurator fiscal into, or an inquiry held or to be held in relation to, the death of a person;
c
a notice from a coroner under section 17A(2) of the Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (c. 15 (N.I.)) in connection with—
i
an investigation to determine whether an inquest into the death of a person is necessary, or
ii
an inquest in relation to the death of a person.
2
OFCOM may produce a report for use by the coroner or procurator fiscal, dealing with any matters that they consider may be relevant.
3
In subsection (1)(b) “inquiry” means an inquiry held, or to be held, under the Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 2).