67Findings of coroner investigating a death

67 Findings of coroner investigating a death

(1) A coroner investigating a death must find, if possible—

(a) the identity of the deceased; and

(b) the cause of death; and

(c) unless subsection (2) applies, the circumstances in which the death occurred; and

(d) any other prescribed particulars.

(2) Whether it is possible or not, a coroner need not make a finding with respect to the circumstances in which a death occurred if—

(a) an inquest into the death was not held; and

(b) the coroner finds that—

(i) the deceased was not, immediately before the person died, a person placed in custody or care; and

(ii) there is no public interest to be served in making a finding regarding those circumstances.

(3) A coroner may comment on any matter connected with the death, including matters relating to public health and safety or the administration of justice.