Talbot J discussed the need for evidence before a coroner to be sworn evidence: ‘Again it is clear that a coroner’s inquest is not bound by the strict law of evidence.
No doubt a coroner has considerable latitude as to the way in which he may conduct the inquest; he is not fettered by detailed rules of procedure; but on the other hand, the proceedings are formal, they are conducted on lines which are now established by long usage, and the public and those more particularly interested have a right to expect that the verdict will be given upon the sworn evidence heard at the inquest and upon nothing else.’
Judges:
Talbot J
Citations:
[1930] 2 KB 29
Cited by:
Cited – Assistant Deputy Coroner of Inner West London v Paul and Another, Regina on the Application of CA 28-Nov-2007
The coroner appealed a judicial review granted after he allowed into evidence, hearsay evidence contained in a written statemnent from a witness who could not attend the inquest.
Held: Rule 37 does not allow the admission of a document, even . .
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Coroners
Updated: 14 May 2022; Ref: scu.262988
