Coroners are forbidden by the rules to make recommendations to a jury as to their verdict. Despite the fact that the coroner was represented at the appeal, the court refused to make any order for costs against the coroner. This was not a case where they could express strong disapproval of the coroner, there being no special circumstances .
Judges:
Lloyd LJ and Mann J
Citations:
(1987) 152 JPR 123, Times 21-Sep-1987
Statutes:
Coroners Rules 1984 (1984 No 552) 36(2)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Regina on the Application of Davies (No 2) v HM Deputy Coroner for Birmingham CA 27-Feb-2004
The claimant appealed against a costs order. She had previously appealed against an order of the High Court on her application for judicial review of the inquest held by the respondent.
Held: The coroner, and others in a similar position . .
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Coroners, Costs
Updated: 16 May 2022; Ref: scu.194541