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Family and interested persons

Introducing the inquest process

Introducing the inquest process and purpose and the information available here

The Coroner's role

An overview of the Coroner's role

The role of the coroner's officer

A description of the role and functions of the coroner's officer

Who is an interested person?

Explanation of who will be treated as an interest person in relation to an inquest.

Reporting sudden deaths

Explanation of who a death should be reported to and in what circumstances

When will an inquest be held?

An overview of the circumstances in which an inquest will be held.

What is a post-mortem?

A brief explanation of what a post-mortem is and when it is required as part of the coronial process

What does a post-mortem involve?

An explanation of what a post-mortem involves and further details about who it is performed by in different situations

Will holding an inquest affect the funeral arrangements?

A brief explanation of the effect that carrying out a post-mortem and holding an inquest may have on funeral arrangements

The inquest process

An explanation of the different stages of the inquest process and the types of inquest hearings that take place

Article 2 inquests

An explanation of when an inquest might become an Article 2 inquest and what this might mean in practice

Inquests when there is a criminal or other investigation

An explanation of the effect on an inquest of a criminal or other form of investigation

The conclusion of the inquest process

A summary of how the findings and conclusions are reached at an inquest and who these are reported to