43Coronial investigation scene powers

43 Coronial investigation scene powers

43 Coronial investigation scene powers

(cf Coroners Act 1980, s 23G)

(1) A police officer or other person may, in accordance with this Chapter and a coronial investigation scene order, exercise the following functions at, or in relation to, a coronial investigation scene—

(a) direct a person to leave the coronial investigation scene or remove a vehicle, vessel or aircraft from the coronial investigation scene,

(b) remove from the coronial investigation scene a person who fails to comply with a direction to leave the coronial investigation scene or a vehicle, vessel or aircraft a person fails to remove from the coronial investigation scene,

(c) direct a person not to enter the coronial investigation scene,

(d) prevent a person from entering a coronial investigation scene,

(e) prevent a person from removing evidence from, or otherwise interfering with, the coronial investigation scene or anything in it and, for that purpose, detain and search the person,

(f) remove or cause to be removed an obstruction from the coronial investigation scene,

(g) perform any necessary investigation, including, for example, search the coronial investigation scene and inspect anything in it to obtain evidence in relation to the inquest or inquiry,

(h) for the purpose of performing any necessary investigation, conduct any examination or process,

(i) open anything at the coronial investigation scene that is locked,

(j) take electricity, gas or any other utility, for use at the coronial investigation scene,

(k) direct the occupier of the place or a person apparently involved in the management or control of the place to maintain a continuous supply of electricity at the place,

(l) photograph or otherwise record the coronial investigation scene and anything in it,

(m) seize and detain all or part of a thing that might provide evidence in relation to the inquest or inquiry or provide evidence of the commission of an offence,