"Reportable deaths are usually reported to the coroner by police. When a death is reported the coroner investigates the death to find out the identity of the deceased person, when and where they died, how they died and the medical cause of death. If a coroner decides to hold an inquest the coroner can make recommendations aimed at preventing similar deaths in the future. Coronial investigations do not focus on laying blame or assigning liability for the death."
Source: Queensland Courts http://www.courts.qld.gov.au/129.htm Accessed 20 July 2010.
This week Jack explores the role and history of the Coroners Court and Coronial Inquests in Queensland as suggested by eager listeners.
