Coroners Act 1997
54Requests for copies of findings
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54 Requests for copies of findings (1) A coroner holding an inquest (other than an inquest into a death in care or death in custody) must, on the request of a member of the immediate family of the deceased or a representative of that member, make available a copy of the coroner’s findings to that member or representative. (2) A coroner holding an inquiry into a fire must, on the request of the owner of the property damaged or destroyed by the fire, make available a copy of the coroner’s findings to the owner.