National Coroners Service Act

33. Particulars of an investigation report

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

(1)Every investigation report shall be signed by the Coroner with his name and style of office, and shall set forth the following particulars—

(a)where, when and by whom the investigation was conducted;

(b)who the deceased person was;

(c)where the body of the deceased lies;

(d)where, when and by what means the deceased person met his death;

(e)identification of issues in relation to preventive measures that can be undertaken by the authorities;

(f)any other matter that the Coroner deems necessary.

(2)lf the name of the deceased is unknown, the body may be described based on the bodily features.

(3)No investigation report shall be quashed for any technical defect or for want of form.