What is a parliament inquiry?
Notes to help those intending to make a submission to a parliamentary committee inquiry. The main purpose of a parliamentary committee is to inquire into a topic relevant to its area of interest. Such inquiries usually result in a report to the Parliament.
Are coronial findings public?
The majority of Coroner’s findings following an inquest are available to the public. However, individual documents in a coronial file are only available to persons or organisations with an appropriate interest in the coronial matter.
How long does a coronial inquest take?
The reality is that a coronial investigation is both complex and lengthy. Whilst some cases may be resolved within a few months, the majority of cases take considerably longer. An investigation often takes up to 12 months and in rare instances, even longer.
What is the difference between enquiry and inquiry Australia?
‘Enquire’, and the associated noun ‘enquiry’, are more common in British English, while ‘inquire’ and ‘inquiry’ are more common in American English. In Australia, we use either spelling although enquire and enquiry for the general sense of ‘ask’, and inquire and inquiry for a formal investigation, is preferred.
What is a submission to inquiry?
What is a submission? As part of an inquiry, a committee usually asks for written submissions addressing the terms of reference. The terms of reference for each inquiry are on the committee’s website. There are no terms of reference for a bill, because the committee is seeking comments on the bill itself.
Can you view coroners reports?
You can get copies of official reports of inquests from the local Coroner’s office. To get a report, you will need to write to the Coroner’s Office requesting this information and include the name of the deceased, the date of death, the hospital involved (if any) and the date of the inquest (if you know this).
Is an autopsy public record?
Autopsy reports prepared by the Medical Examiner are public records.
What is the difference between a pathologist and a coroner?
Forensic pathologists have a set of overlapping duties with coroners around finding the true causes of death, but forensic pathologists are able to perform medical operations while coroners may specialize in the legal paperwork and law enforcement side of a death.
What happens in a coroner’s investigation?
Coroners are independent judicial officers who investigate deaths reported to them. They will make whatever inquiries are necessary to find out the cause of death, this includes ordering a post-mortem examination, obtaining witness statements and medical records, or holding an inquest.
What does death not treated as suspicious mean?
When a death is not thought to be suspicious, it means nobody else was involved. Coroners do have a role to play in a death even if the circumstances are not suspicious (Picture: Getty)
How does a coronial investigation work in Australia?
Coronial investigations. Deaths are usually report to the coroner by the police who attend the scene (or a medical practitioner). Once a death is reported, the coroner investigates the circumstances of the death to establish: the medical cause of death. The coroner controls and coordinates each step of the investigation.
What makes a coronial inquest mandatory in NSW?
Coronial Law – mandatory inquest, death of a person in a police operation, cause of death, appropriateness of response of NSW Police Force officers and of psychologist case worker, availability of NSW Real Time Prescription Monitoring Scheme Decision of Deputy State Coroner Lee CORONIAL LAW – death in custody, cause and manner of death
Who are the coroners in NSW metropolitan area?
All NSW magistrates are coroners by virtue of their status: s 16. In the metropolitan area, coronial matters are almost invariably handled by the State Coroner and Deputy State Coroners in the Coroners Court. In Newcastle and Wollongong, a magistrate is appointed by the Chief Magistrate as part-time coroner.
How are coronial matters handled in Newcastle metropolitan area?
In the metropolitan area, coronial matters are almost invariably handled by the State Coroner and Deputy State Coroners in the Coroners Court. In Newcastle and Wollongong, a magistrate is appointed by the Chief Magistrate as part-time coroner.
