Coroner may give directions to police

In force

(1)

A coroner may give directions to a police officer for the purpose of investigating the death of a person held in custody or caused or contributed to by injuries sustained while being held in custody.

(2)

A police officer must not refuse or fail to comply with a lawful direction by a coroner given under subsection (1).

Maximum penalty: 40 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months.

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