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Can witnesses be compelled to attend or provide evidence for an inquest?

April 26, 2017attend compelled inquest Witnesses

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Can witnesses be compelled to attend or provide evidence for an inquest?

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The Coroner can compel witnesses to give evidence if they are in the jurisdiction and are properly summonsed. If witnesses are outside the jurisdiction the Coroner can ask the authorities concerned to exercise their powers, which may vary according to the relevant jurisdiction.