(1) A coroner investigating a must find, if possible— identity of the deceased; and cause of death; and subsection (2) applies, the circumstances in which the death occurred; and other prescribed particulars. (2) Whether it is possible or not, a coroner need not make a finding with respect to the circumstances in which a death occurred if— inquest into the death was not held; and coroner finds that— deceased was not, immediately before the person died, a person placed in custody or care; and (ii) there is no public interest to be served in making a finding regarding those circumstances. (3) A coroner may comment on any matter connected with the death, including matters relating to public health and safety or the administration of justice. 68 Findings of coroner investigating a fire A coroner investigating a fire must find, if possible— and origin of the fire; and circumstances in the fire occurred.
(1) A coroner investigating a must find, if possible— identity of the deceased; and cause of death; and subsection (2) applies, the circumstances in which the death occurred; and other prescribed particulars. (2) Whether it is possible or not, a coroner need not make a finding with respect to the circumstances in which a death occurred if— inquest into the death was not held; and coroner finds that— deceased was not, immediately before the person died, a person placed in custody or care; and (ii) there is no public interest to be served in making a finding regarding those circumstances. (3) A coroner may comment on any matter connected with the death, including matters relating to public health and safety or the administration of justice. 68 Findings of coroner investigating a fire A coroner investigating a fire must find, if possible— and origin of the fire; and circumstances in the fire occurred.
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