Who may take part in and can be represented at an inquest?
Anyone deemed by the Coroner to have what is called “a proper interest” may ask relevant questions of a witness at an inquest. They can be: • a parent, spouse, child, partner and representing the estate of the deceased; • anyone who gains from a life insurance policy on the deceased; • any insurer having issued such a policy; • anyone whose actions the Coroner believes may have caused or contributed to the death, accidentally or otherwise; • the chief officer of police (who may only ask witnesses questions through a lawyer); • any person appointed by a government department to attend the inquest; • anyone else who the coroner decides also has a proper interest.
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