National Coroners Service Act

19. Functions of Coroner-General

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

The functions of the Coroner-General shall be to—

(a)co-ordinate the services throughout the country;

(b)ensure efficient delivery of the functions and services of the Service in accordance with the Constitution, this Act and any other written law;

(c)ensure that all deaths which the Service has jurisdiction to conduct an investigation on are properly investigated and in a timely manner;

(d)monitor and evaluate investigations of deaths by the Service;

(e)issue guidelines to other coroners to assist them in the exercise or performance of their functions; and

(f)perform such other functions as are conferred or imposed by or under this Act or any other law.