National Coroners Service Act

24. Obligation to report certain deaths

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

(1)A person who has reasons to believe that a deceased person died—

(a)as a result of—

(i)violence;

(ii)misadventure;

(iii)negligence;

(iv)misconduct; or

(v)malpractice;

(b)by unfair means;

(c)during pregnancy or following pregnancy in circumstances that might reasonably be attributable thereto;

(d)suddenly and unexpectedly;

(e)from disease or sickness for which he or she was not treated by a legally qualified medical practitioner;

(f)from any cause other than disease; or

(g)under such circumstances as may require investigation,

shall immediately notify a coroner or a police officer of the facts and circumstances relating to the death.

(2)Where a police officer is notified under subsection (1), the police officer shall immediately notify the coroner of such facts and circumstances.