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Coroners Act 2006

Inquiries into causes and circumstances of deaths - Inquests

85: Inquests usually to be public

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"Inquests are usually open to the public."

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When you are at an inquest, it is usually open to the public. You can go to the place where the inquest is being held because it is open to everyone. This rule has some exceptions, which are explained in sections 74, 86, and 87.

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Inquests

85Inquests usually to be public

  1. Every inquest must be held in a place that is open to the public.

  2. This section is subject to sections 74, 86, and 87.

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