CORONER’S OFFICE BILL, 2019

Explanatory Memorandum

This Bill provides for the establishment of an office responsible for investigating all deaths that come about as a result of unnatural causes. It also sets out the appointment, functions, and powers of the Coroner-General, Deputy Coroner-General and coroners  in relation to post-mortems, inquests and their findings.

The Bill repeals the Inquests Act [Chapter 7:07], and amends the Birth and Deaths Registration Act [Chapter 5:02] and the Burial and Cremation Act [Chapter 5:03].

THE COMPLETE BILL AND ITS EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

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