Subjects:

Practice & Procedure

Contents:

Original isbn - 042178010X

Introduction.

Classification and appointment of coroners.

The office of coroner.

Deputy and assistant deputy coroners.

Assumption of jurisdiction.

Coroner's powers before (in lieu of) inquest.

Disposal of human remains.

Death.

Forensic medicine and pathology.

Preliminaries.

General matters at the inquest.

Procedure at the inquest.

Verdict and inquisition.

Homicide.

Notifiable accidents and prescribed diseases.

Treasure.

Major disasters.

Matters after the inquiry.

Reviewing inquisitions and coronial decisions.

Further proceedings.

Human rights.

Comparative death enquiry law.

Appendices.

Jervis on Coroners is widely regarded as the definitive book on coroners' law. It provides consolidated guidance on a subject influenced by diverse authorities including local authorities, the Home Office and the Lord Chancellor's Department.

This new edition brings the work up to date with the latest developments. It has been expanded to include new chapters on human rights and comparative law. It also includes greater medical content such as alcohol, drugs, hospital deaths/medical accidents, and euthanasia and care of the dying.

• The 3rd Supplement was published in July 2006
• Clearly sets out the powers and responsibilities of the coroner and the procedures that must be followed
• The work's wider coverage makes it essential reading for human rights practitioners
• Includes an expanded medical content section
• Includes a new chapter on Comparative Death Inquiry Law showing how matters are dealt with in non-UK jurisdictions
• Appendices include all relevant statutory material, forms and precedents ensuring these are instantly to hand when required