Restriction on publication of reports
57 Restriction on publication of reports
A coroner may order that a report of an inquest or a report of any part of the proceedings of, or any evidence given at, an inquest not be published if the coroner reasonably believes that – it would be likely to prejudice the fair trial of a person; or it would be contrary to the administration of justice, national security or personal security; or it would involve the disclosure of details of sensitive personal matters including, if the senior next of kin of the deceased has so requested, the name of the deceased.
A person must not publish a report contrary to an order under subsection (1). Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.
A coroner may, in an order under subsection (1), specify the time for which the order is to be in force.
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