CORONERS ACT 1997 - SECT 99B Protection if information given to coroner

CORONERS ACT 1997 - SECT 99B

    (1)     An entity may give information to a coroner if—

        (a)     a coroner asks the entity for the information in connection with the exercise of the coroner's functions under this Act; or

        (b)     the entity believes on reasonable grounds that the information is relevant to the exercise of the coroner's functions under this Act.

Example

information from a theatre nurse who was present during an operation where the patient died unexpectedly

    (2)     If an entity gives information to a coroner under this section—

        (a)     giving the information is not—

              (i)     a breach of confidence; or

              (ii)     a breach of professional etiquette or ethics; or

              (iii)     a breach of a rule of professional conduct; and

        (b)     the entity does not incur civil or criminal liability only because of giving the information; and

        (c)     for an entity who is a public servant—the entity is not liable to administrative action (including disciplinary action or dismissal) only because of giving the information.