Coroners act 2006

Question 1

What deaths must be reported to the Coroner?

Answer 1

Suicide
Cause unknown (no doctors certificate) 
Unnatural or violent 
Medical 
Birth
Institutional 
Enactment

Question 2

What deaths MUST have an inquiry?

Answer 2

1. Suicides
2. Institutional deaths
3. Any case where the Coroner isn’t satisfied that the cause or circumstances of the death are clearly established.

Question 3

What are the three purposes of holding in inquest?

Answer 3

1. The death itself
   - The fact that the person has died
   - Identity of the deceased
   - Cause of death
   - Time and place of death
   - Circumstances
2. To make recommendations/comments that may prevent further deaths with similar circumstances
3. Determine if public interest would be served by letting other investigative authorities investigate the death.

Question 4

Who authorises a post mortem and who performs them?

Answer 4

The Coroner authorises, the pathologist performs.