Helping coroner investigate a death

In force

(1)

It is the duty of police officers to help coroners in the performance of a function, or exercise of a power, under the Coroners Act 2003, including—

(a)

the investigation of deaths; and

(b)

the conduct of inquests.

(2)

Without limiting subsection (1), it is the duty of police officers to comply with every reasonable and lawful request, or direction, of a coroner.

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794 Helping coroner investigate a death