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Coroners Act 1997
42Representation at hearing
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42 Representation at hearing A coroner may grant leave to a person— (a) who has been summoned to give evidence in relation to an inquest or inquiry; or (b) who, in the opinion of the coroner, has a sufficient interest in the subject matter of the inquest or inquiry; to appear in person at a hearing or to be represented by a lawyer and, at the hearing, to examine and cross-examine witnesses on matters relevant to the inquest or inquiry to which the hearing relates.