Legal Profession

Jervis on Coroners, 12th Edition, Mainwork & Supplement

By Paul Matthews
Sweet & Maxwell U.K. October 2011

Specifications

ISBN-13
9780421858701
Publisher
Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
Publication
October 2011
Format
Hardback
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Jervis on Coroners is widely regarded as the definitive book on coroners' law. It provides consolidated guidance on a subject influenced by diverse authorities including local authorities, the Home Office and the Lord Chancellor's Department.

This new edition brings the work up to date with the latest developments. It has been expanded to include new chapters on human rights and comparative law. It also includes greater medical content such as alcohol, drugs, hospital deaths/medical accidents, and euthanasia and care of the dying.

* Clearly sets out the powers and responsibilities of the coroner and the procedures that must be followed
* The work's wider coverage makes it essential reading for human rights practitioners
* Includes an expanded medical content section
* Includes a new chapter on Comparative Death Inquiry Law showing how matters are dealt with in non-UK jurisdictions
* Appendices include all relevant statutory material, forms and precedents ensuring these are instantly to hand when required

Table of Contents

The officer of the coroner
  • The office of the coroner
  • Classification and appointments of coroners
  • The office of the coroner - terms of appointment
  • Deputy and assistant deputy coroners
Before the inquest
  • Assumption of jurisdiction
  • Coroners powers before (or in lieu of) Inquest
Medical matters
  • Death
  • Forensic medicine and pathology
The Inquest
  • Preliminaries
  • General matters at the inquest
  • Procedure at the inquest
  • Verdict and Inquisition
Special cases
  • Homicide
  • Notifiable accidents and prescribed diseases
  • Treasure
  • Major disasters
After the inquest
  • Matters after the inquiry
  • Reviewing inquisitions and coronial decisions
  • Further proceedings
Other matters
  • Coroner and Human rights
  • Comparative death inquiry law
Appendices
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