57Representation in coronial proceedings

#### 57 Representation in coronial proceedings 57 Representation in coronial proceedings (cf [Coroners Act 1980](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1980-027), s 32(1) and (2)) > > (1) The coroner in coronial proceedings may grant leave to any person, who in the opinion of the coroner has a sufficient interest in the subject-matter of the proceedings, to appear in person in the proceedings or to be represented by an Australian legal practitioner. > > > (2) Any person granted such leave may examine and cross-examine any witnesses on matters relevant to the proceedings. > > > (3) A coroner holding an inquest concerning the death or suspected death of a person must grant leave under subsection (1) to any person who is a relative of the deceased person (or suspected deceased person) unless the coroner is satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances that justify the coroner refusing leave. > > > (4) If an inquest or inquiry is held before a jury— > > > > > (a) a person appearing, and an Australian legal practitioner representing a person, at the inquest or inquiry is entitled to make an opening and a closing address to the jury, and > > > > > (b) the person assisting the coroner may make an opening and a closing address to the jury and in addition has a right of reply in respect of any closing address made pursuant to paragraph (a).