Coroners Court

A death must be reported to the Coroners' Court if there is something violent, unnatural, unexpected or suspicious about the death. Coroners hear and examine the evidence surrounding a death to determine when, where and how the death occurred. 

The Coroner may order that an inquest be held. An inquest is a formal, public judicial hearing held to determine the cause of death. The Coroner hears evidence from witnesses, who the Coroner has the power to require to give evidence. People with an interest in the inquest, such as relatives, may also question witnesses and, with the Coroner's permission, call witnesses themselves.

Inquests are usually short and straightfoward matters, but can be lengthy on occasion.

Jeffrey McCall has extensive experience representing client before the Coroners' Court, including in relation to inquests and commissions of enquiry.