ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
National Coroners Service Act
53. Discontinuance where cause of death is revealed
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
53. Discontinuance where cause of death is revealed
(1)A coroner who is responsible for conducting an investigation into a person's death may discontinue the investigation if—(a)the cause of death becomes apparent; and(b)the Coroner is of the opinion that it is not necessary to continue with the investigation.(2)An interested person may object to the decision to discontinue any investigation under subsection (1).(3)Where an application has been made to a court of competent jurisdiction may order the Coroner to discontinue investigation under this Act for a period not exceeding ten days.(4)Subsection (1) does not apply if the Coroner has reason to suspect that the deceased—(a)died a violent or unnatural death; or(b)died while in custody.(5)Nothing in this section prevents a fresh investigation under this Part from being conducted into the death.(6)A coroner who discontinues an investigation into a death under this section must, on his or her own motion or upon request in writing by an interested person, give a report as soon as practicable and a written explanation as to why the investigation was discontinued.