The Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Act 2016 provided that when a fatal accident inquiry is to be held, a procurator fiscal must investigate the circumstances of a death and arrange for the inquiry to be conduct by a Sheriff. Read more about The Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Act 2016 provided that when a fatal accident inquiry is to be held, a procurator fiscal must investigate the circumstances of a death and arrange for the inquiry to be conduct by a Sheriff.
The Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Act 2016 outlined several circumstances where it is mandatory to hold a fatal accident inquiry, including when the death is sudden, suspicious, or unexplained, if it is in the public interest, or if the death occurred in circumstances that give rise to public concern. Read more about The Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Act 2016 outlined several circumstances where it is mandatory to hold a fatal accident inquiry, including when the death is sudden, suspicious, or unexplained, if it is in the public interest, or if the death occurred in circumstances that give rise to public concern.
Section 24 of the Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965 provided that a doctor must state the cause of death and such other medical information as required. Read more about Section 24 of the Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965 provided that a doctor must state the cause of death and such other medical information as required.
The Coroners (Inquests) Rules 2013 provided that determination can be given with a variety of possible short conclusions, an open verdict and/or can comprise a brief narrative conclusion expressed in concise and ordinary language so as to indicate how the deceased came by their death. Read more about The Coroners (Inquests) Rules 2013 provided that determination can be given with a variety of possible short conclusions, an open verdict and/or can comprise a brief narrative conclusion expressed in concise and ordinary language so as to indicate how the deceased came by their death.
Wide-scale reforms to the coronial system were introduced in England and Wales, and included the introduction of the Coroners (Inquests) Rules 2013. Read more about Wide-scale reforms to the coronial system were introduced in England and Wales, and included the introduction of the Coroners (Inquests) Rules 2013.
The House of Commons Library Briefing Paper 'The Office of the Chief Coroner' was published. Read more about The House of Commons Library Briefing Paper 'The Office of the Chief Coroner' was published.
Rule 43 of the Coroners Rules 1984 provided that if a Coroner believed that action should be taken to prevent the recurrence of fatalities similar to that in respect of which the inquest was occurring, they could report matters to a person or authority who is able to take action. Read more about Rule 43 of the Coroners Rules 1984 provided that if a Coroner believed that action should be taken to prevent the recurrence of fatalities similar to that in respect of which the inquest was occurring, they could report matters to a person or authority who is able to take action.
The Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 provided that the coroner may hold an inquest in several circumstances, including where there has been an unexpected or unexplained death, or a death in suspicious circumstances. An inquest could be held without a jury but a jury was required when "the death occurred in circumstances the continuance or possible recurrence of which is prejudicial to the health or safety of the public or any section of the public." Read more about The Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 provided that the coroner may hold an inquest in several circumstances, including where there has been an unexpected or unexplained death, or a death in suspicious circumstances. An inquest could be held without a jury but a jury was required when "the death occurred in circumstances the continuance or possible recurrence of which is prejudicial to the health or safety of the public or any section of the public."
The Coroners Act 1887 established the four questions that continue to be answered by inquests today: "who the deceased was, and how, when, and where the deceased came by his death". Read more about The Coroners Act 1887 established the four questions that continue to be answered by inquests today: "who the deceased was, and how, when, and where the deceased came by his death".
The Coroners Act 1887 outlined the circumstances in which an inquest was required, and included when there was reasonable cause to suspect a violent or an unnatural death, or when a sudden death occurs from an unknown cause. Read more about The Coroners Act 1887 outlined the circumstances in which an inquest was required, and included when there was reasonable cause to suspect a violent or an unnatural death, or when a sudden death occurs from an unknown cause.