2012
| Author | Law Reform Commission of Western Australia |
|---|---|
| Date | January, 2012 |
| Source/Publisher | Law Reform Commission of Western Australia |
| Link(s) | https://www.wa.gov.au/system/files/2021-02/LRC-Project-100-Final-Report_0.pdf |
| Subjects | Deaths in custody, Reforms |
This report contains the results of the review conducted by the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia of the coronial practices and procedures followed in the state.
The Commission consulted extensively with recognised experts in coronial law and practice, inside Western Australia and in other jurisdictions. The Commission also sought the views of the public, the ‘users’ of the system. The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody is referred to extensively, with regard to the recommendations made that are relevant to the coronial jurisdiction.
The report details the current operation of the coronial jurisdiction, and makes recommendations for institutional and structural reform. Additionally, the report examines issues surrounding the reporting of deaths, the investigations of deaths, and the powers of the coroner.
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