8Factors to consider for the purposes of this Act

8 Factors to consider for the purposes of this Act

When exercising a function under this Act, a person should have regard, as far as possible in the circumstances, to the following—

(a) that the death of a family member, friend or community member is distressing and distressed persons may require referral for professional support or other support;

(b) that unnecessarily lengthy or protracted coronial investigations may exacerbate the distress of family, friends and others affected by the death;

(c) that different cultures have different beliefs and practices surrounding death that should, where appropriate, be respected;

(d) that family members affected by a death being investigated should, where appropriate, be kept informed of the particulars and progress of the investigation;

(e) that there is a need to balance the public interest in protecting a living or deceased person's personal or health information with the public interest in the legitimate use of that information;

(f) the desirability of promoting public health and safety and the administration of justice.