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A Coroner’s Inquiry (‘CI’) is an inquiry conducted by a Coroner into the circumstances leading to a death. It is governed by the Coroners Act (Cap. 63A) (“Coroners Act”), which came into effect on 2 January 2011.
for the diagnosis or treatment of persons suffering from, or believed to be suffering from, any disease, injury or disability of mind or body; or. (b) for curing or alleviating any abnormal condition of the human body by the application of any apparatus, equipment, instrument or device, but does not include a hospital;
Jun 24, 2022 · In Which Situations Might a Coroner’s Inquiry be Held in Singapore? In Singapore, the Coroners Act sets out when holding a coroner’s inquiry is mandatory. A coroner must hold an inquiry into deaths that occurred in Singapore where: A person dies while in police custody;
Nov 26, 2023 · The Coroners Act – a set of laws that governs coronial proceedings in Singapore – states that a coroner is not supposed to ascribe liability, whether it be criminal, civil or disciplinary.
if the body has not been released, the body must be released immediately to the requesting State without an order of a Coroner under section 22; and (e) there is no need for the Coroner to issue a certificate under section 42 in respect of the death.
Dec 31, 2021 · Appointment of State Coroner and Coroners 3.—(1) The President may, on the recommendation of the Chief Justice, appoint a State Coroner and such other Coroners as are necessary for the proper administration of this Act. (2) Only — (a) a judicial officer appointed under the State Courts Act 1970 may be appointed a Coroner; and
State Coroner. The SC is a judicial officer appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Chief Justice. All judicial officers are legally trained and qualified, and they are members of the State Courts. The Coroner's Court is one of the State Courts.
