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CORONERS ACT 1997 - SECT 52 Coroner's findings

CORONERS ACT 1997 - SECT 52

Coroner's findings

    (1)     A coroner holding an inquest must find, if possible—

        (a)     the identity of the deceased; and

        (b)     when and where the death happened; and

        (c)     the manner and cause of death; and

        (d)     in the case of the suspected death of a person—that the person has died.

    (2)     A coroner holding an inquiry must find, if possible—

        (a)     the cause and origin of the fire or disaster; and

        (b)     the circumstances in which the fire or disaster happened.

    (3)     At the conclusion of an inquest or inquiry, the coroner must record the coroner's findings in writing.

    (4)     The coroner, in the coroner's findings—

        (a)     must—

              (i)     state whether a matter of public safety is found to arise in connection with the inquest or inquiry; and

              (ii)     if a matter of public safety is found to arise—comment on the matter; and

        (b)     may comment on any matter about the administration of justice connected with the inquest or inquiry.