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In forceCoroner may view deceased person’s remains or scene of fire or explosion
55 Coroner may view deceased person’s remains or scene of fire or explosion
(1)
A coroner may (but need not) view the remains of a deceased person, or the scene of a fire or explosion, with which coronial proceedings are concerned if the coroner considers it advisable to do so.
(2)
If an inquest or inquiry is being held before a jury, the coroner may (but need not) allow the jury to view the remains of the deceased person, or the scene of the fire or explosion, with which the inquest or inquiry is concerned.
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