99BProtection if information given to coroner

99B Protection if information given to coroner (1) An entity may give information to a coroner if— (a) a coroner asks the entity for the information in connection with the exercise of the coroner’s functions under this Act; or Miscellaneous Part 10 (b) the entity believes on reasonable grounds that the information is relevant to the exercise of the coroner’s functions under this Act. information from a theatre nurse who was present during an operation where the patient died unexpectedly (2) If an entity gives information to a coroner under this section— (a) giving the information is not— (i) a breach of confidence; or (ii) a breach of professional etiquette or ethics; or (iii) a breach of a rule of professional conduct; and (b) the entity does not incur civil or criminal liability only because of giving the information; and (c) for an entity who is a public servant—the entity is not liable to administrative action (including disciplinary action or dismissal) only because of giving the information.