Coroner

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A coroner is the presiding officer of a special court to investigate deaths that occur under unusual circumstances where conventional criminal proceedings are not immediately called for.

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Many jurisdictions have the office of coroner, or their equivalent (medical examiner is a frequent alternative title in the United States).

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A coroner is a judicial officer appointed and paid for by the local authority. The coronial system has recently come under the control of The Department for Constitutional Affairs which is headed by the Lord Chancellor. To become a Coroner in England and Wales the applicant must be a lawyer or doctor of at least 5 years standing. This reflects the role of a Coroner, to determine the cause of death of a deceased in cases where the death was sudden, unexpected, occurred abroad, was suspicious in any way or happened while the person was under the control of central authority (e.g. in police cells).

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Department for Constitutional Affairs: The Department for Constitutional Affairs (DCA) is a United Kingdom government department. Its creation was announced on 12 June 2003 with the intention of replacing the Lord Chancellor's Department....

Lord Chancellor: The Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, or Lord Chancellor and in former times Chancellor of England, is one of the most senior and important functionaries in the government of the United Kingdom. He is a Great Officer of State, and is appointed by the Sovereign on the advice of the Prime Ministe...

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Coroner Creek Randolph Scott Marguerite Chapman 1948