ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
National Coroners Service Act
25. Report of deaths in custody
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
25. Report of deaths in custody
(1)Where death occurs in police custody or military custody or any other form of custody, the officer in charge or any officer in the area shall—(a)immediately report the death to the Coroner; and(b)make such report as soon as possible but not later than six hours after the death.(2)In exceptional circumstances and where it is not practically possible to report within the period specified in subsection (1) (b), the officer in charge of the station or the premises where the deceased was held in custody shall, in addition to reporting the death, issue a written report stating the reasons for delay in reporting the death.(3)Where a coroner investigates a death occurring in police custody or prison custody, the coroner shall furnish a copy of the report to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority or any other relevant authority.