What happens if a death is reported to the coroner. Details of current and upcoming inquests can also be found here.
It is the duty of coroners to investigate deaths which are reported to them and which:
appear to be due to violence
are unnatural
are of sudden and of unknown cause
occur in legal custody.
Confidentiality will be preserved as far as possible within a system based on public court hearings. Explanations for the procedures adopted in particular cases will be given, on request, where the coroner is satisfied that the person has a proper interest.
All finds of treasure must be reported to the coroner within 14 days after the find was made, or after it was realised that the find might be treasure.
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