The Coroners (Investigations) Regulations 2013

PART 4 Transfer of investigations

Transfer of investigations

18.—(1) Where Coroner A and Coroner B agree to transfer an investigation under section 2, or the Chief Coroner directs Coroner B to conduct an investigation under section 3—

(a) Coroner A must provide Coroner B with all relevant evidence, documents and information;

(b) Coroner B must notify the next of kin or personal representative of the deceased of the transfer; and

(c) Coroner B must notify any other interested persons who have made themselves known to the coroner of the transfer.

(2) A coroner must fulfil their obligations under this regulation within 5 working days of the date the transfer is either agreed or directed, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Costs of a transferred investigation

19.—(1) Where Coroner A and Coroner B agree to transfer an investigation in accordance with section 2, the relevant authority for Coroner B’s coroner area will be responsible for all costs related to the transferred investigation and any associated inquest from the date the transfer is made.

(2) Where the Chief Coroner directs Coroner B to conduct an investigation in accordance with section 3, the relevant authority for Coroner A’s coroner area shall be responsible for all costs related to the transferred investigation and any associated inquest from the date the transfer is made, unless the Chief Coroner otherwise directs.