Coroners Act Flashcards
0
Q
What needs to be established at an inquest?
A
- fact person has died
- identity
- cause
- when and where
- circumstances
1
Q
What are the types of deaths that MUST be reported to a coroner?
A
SCUMBIE:
S= suicide C= cause unknown U= unnatural M= medical/surgical/dental B= birth/pregnancy I= institutional E= enactment requires inquest
2
Q
The coroner MUST hold an inquiry into what deaths?
A
SIC:
S= suicide
I= institutional
C= coroner not satisfied
