Coroners Act 2006 Flashcards
1
Q
What does Section 15 of the Coroners Act 2006 refer to?
A
Reporting of deaths to coroner by Police
A police employee whom finds a body, or is notified to the presence of a body, must report the death to the coroner immediately.
(Completed through NIIO)
2
Q
What does Section 17 of the Coroners Act 2006 refer to?
A
If a death has been reported to the coroner, police must:
a) complete all investigations to help achieve the overarching purpose of the act (to help prevent avoidable deaths), or
b) any actions directed by the responsibel coroner.
3
Q
What does Section 115 of the Coroners Act 2006 refer to?
A
The Commissioner of Police must cause Police employees to assist in coronial investigations.
