57Restriction on publication of reports

57 Restriction on publication of reports

(1)  A coroner may order that a report of an inquest or a report of any part of the proceedings of, or any evidence given at, an inquest not be published if the coroner reasonably believes that –

(a) it would be likely to prejudice the fair trial of a person; or

(b) it would be contrary to the administration of justice, national security or personal security; or

(c) it would involve the disclosure of details of sensitive personal matters including, if the senior next of kin of the deceased has so requested, the name of the deceased.

(2)  A person must not publish a report contrary to an order under subsection (1) .

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(3)  A coroner may, in an order under subsection (1) , specify the time for which the order is to be in force.