OF16: Non Violent (Coroners Act) Flashcards

1
Q

What are the functions of a coroner?

A
  • Enquire manner of death
  • Ensures investigations into
    causes/circumstances are
    done
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What deaths MUST be reported to a coroner?

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S- suicide
C- case unknown/no doctors certificate
U- unnatural/violent
M- medical, surgical or dental operations
B- birth deaths or pregnancy related deaths
I- institutional
E- enactments requires the holding of an inquest
(when the law dictates it must be reported)

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3
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Death inquest purpose 1?

A

To establish..

  • FACT- that the person is dead
  • IDENTITY
  • CAUSE
  • WHERE & WHEN
  • CIRCUMSTANCES
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Death inquest purpose 2?

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-make recommendations or comments to the public so another death like this doesn’t occur

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Death inquest purpose 3?

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  • to determine whether the death needs to be investigated
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Q

What kind of deaths MUST the coroner hold an inquiry?

A
  • Suicide
  • Institutional deaths
  • Any death where the coroner is not sure of the cause
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Q

Who authorises and performs the ‘Post Mortem’?

A

Authorises: Coroner
Performs: Pathologist

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8
Q

What is a POL47?

A

Report to coroner form

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