OF16: The Coroners Act 2006 Flashcards
What is a Coroner?
A person specially appointed to enquire into the manner of death of any person
What should the Coroner be referred to by their rank? Why?
Sir or Ma’am
Of equal status to a DC Judge
What is the acronym for deaths that should be reported?
S.C.U.M.B.I.E
When must a death be reported to the Coroner?
Immediately
Where do Police call to report a death?
The National Initial Investigation Office
Who receives the report?
Trained staff at NIIO on behalf of the Duty Coroner
Who coordinates the first stage of the investigation?
NIIO
Duty Coroner
Define ‘post-mortem’
Examination of a body to determine the cause of death
Who authorises a post-mortem?
The Coroner
Who performs the post-mortem?
Pathologist
State the statute which covers the Coronial service
The Coroner’s Act 2006
Who is advised when a post-mortem is requires?
Next of Kin
State the 1st purpose for an Inquest
Certain death
Identity
Cause of death
Where, when, what
What is a POL47?
Initial Report for Coroner
What is documented on the POL47?
When and where the sudden death occurred
What is the incident code for Sudden Death?
1S
What is documented on the Pathologist Report?
Cause of death
What is the 2nd purpose for an Inquest?
Make recommendations or comments to reduce the reoccurrence of similar events
What is the 3rd reason for an Inquest?
Determine if the death is to be investigated by investigating authorities
What is the purpose of an Inquest?
To conduct and inquiry into a death
Which type of deaths must hold an Inquest?
Suicide Cause unknown Unnatural or violent Medically unexpected Birth Institutional Enactments which require deaths to be reported in those circumstances
State the procedure to conduct an Inquest
Oath
Disposition is read to witness
Asked if true or not
Witness signs to agree
What is not contained in a disposition?
Headings such as date or place
