The applicant sought the quashing of an inquest verdict, and for a new inquest. The coroner resisted claiming that it would put too great a strain on his resources.
Held: The section allowed a coroner to appoint a deputy who would be able to hold the inquest. The words ‘in his absence’ could include occasions when the coroner was himself engaged on an inquest.
Judges:
Pitchers J, Kennedy LJ
Citations:
Times 11-Nov-2002, Gazette 28-Nov-2002
Statutes:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Coroners
Updated: 29 May 2022; Ref: scu.178040
