Findings of coroner investigating a death
67 Findings of coroner investigating a death
A coroner investigating a death must find, if possible—
the identity of the deceased; and
the cause of death; and
unless subsection (2) applies, the circumstances in which the death occurred; and
any other prescribed particulars.
Whether it is possible or not, a coroner need not make a finding with respect to the circumstances in which a death occurred if—
an inquest into the death was not held; and
the coroner finds that—
the deceased was not, immediately before the person died, a person placed in custody or care; and
there is no public interest to be served in making a finding regarding those circumstances.
A coroner may comment on any matter connected with the death, including matters relating to public health and safety or the administration of justice.
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