Coroners Act 2006 Flashcards
1
Q
Deaths that must be reported to the Coroner. Think SCUMBIE
A
S- Suicide C- Cause unknown or no Doctors Certificate issued U- Unnatural or Violent M- Medical, Surgical, Dental procedures B- Birth (mum or baby) or Pregnancy I- Institutions E- Enactments (certain ones as follows-
2
Q
Deaths the Coroner must hold an inquiry of.
A
Suicide, institutional and any the Coroner feels the circumstances are not clearly established
3
Q
Why does the Coroner hold an inquest?
A
- To find out what was established (the info provided in the 7 docs)
- To make comments or recommendations to prevent similar deaths
- Determine public interest in an investigation into the death
4
Q
Required documents related to a 1S file. There are 7.
A
- Cor31 (verification of death)
- POL265A (identification)
- Pathologist report
- POL47 (initial report for the Coroner
- Statements
- Job sheets
- Depositions
5
Q
Post-Mortem. Who, what, why.
Who can be present?
A
Who = a pathologist as directed by the coroner What = an examination of the body Why = to determine the cause of death
The Coroner decides who can be present. NOK can decline an examination (for some deaths)
6
Q
When must you report SCUMBIE deaths to the Coroner
A
Immediately, by phoning the NIIO (Coroners national initial investigation office)
7
Q
Etiquette when addressing a Coroner
A
Ma’am or Sir
