(1)  If the coroner reasonably believes it necessary for the purpose of an investigation, he or she may direct that the provision of specified information contained in records that are in the possession of a State Service Agency or a Minister and to which any person may otherwise be entitled under the Right to Information Act 2009 be deferred for a specified period.

(2)  An agency or Minister directed by the coroner under subsection (1) is to comply with that direction.