42Exercise of powers at coronial investigation scene

42 Exercise of powers at coronial investigation scene

42 Exercise of powers at coronial investigation scene

(cf Coroners Act 1980, s 23F)

(1) A police officer or other person may exercise any of the coronial investigation scene powers if—

(a) a coronial investigation scene has been established, and

(b) the police officer or other person exercising the power suspects on reasonable grounds that it is necessary to do so to preserve evidence relevant to an investigation by the coroner.

(2) A police officer or other person may exercise the coronial investigation scene powers for the period of time specified in the coronial investigation scene order concerned.