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Coroners Act 2006

Inquiries into causes and circumstances of deaths - Inquests

87: Coroner may exclude witness until he or she gives evidence

You could also call this:

"The coroner can ask a witness to wait outside until it's their turn to speak."

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You are at an inquest and you are a witness. The coroner can ask you to wait outside until it's your turn to give evidence. The coroner makes this decision to help the inquest run smoothly.

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Part 3Inquiries into causes and circumstances of deaths
Inquests

87Coroner may exclude witness until he or she gives evidence

  1. A coroner may direct any witness whose evidence has not yet been heard at an inquest to remain, or go and remain, outside the place where the inquest is being held until required to give evidence.

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