Who is the Coroner for Liverpool?
Her Majesty’s Senior Coroner for the Liverpool and Wirral Coroner Area is Mr André Rebello. The Area Coroner is Ms Anita Bhardwaj. Our opening hours are 9.15am-4.30pm Monday to Friday.
When should I contact a coroner?
A death is reported to a Coroner in the following situations: a doctor did not treat the person during their last illness. a doctor did not see or treat the person for the condition from which they died within 28 days of death. the cause of death was sudden, violent or unnatural such as an accident, or suicide.
Where is Liverpool coroner’s Court?
The Coroner is based in Liverpool and his role is to investigate sudden deaths reported by the police and to answer enquiries from members of the public about inquests. Hearings usually take place at Gerard Majella Courthouse in Liverpool but can take place at Birkenhead Town Hall if a request is made.
Who is the royal coroner?
The appointment of the Chief Coroner is made by the Lord Chief Justice in consultation with the Lord Chancellor. On 24 December 2020 the Lord Chief Justice, after consultation with the Lord Chancellor, appointed His Honour Judge Thomas Teague QC as the third Chief Coroner of England and Wales, for a three year term.
Who is the Gwent coroner?
Caroline Saunders
Who’s who?
Coroner area | Senior coroner or acting senior coroner |
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Gwent | Caroline Saunders |
Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton | Chris Wilkinson |
Herefordshire | Mark Bricknell |
Hertfordshire | Geoffrey Sullivan |
How much is a private post mortem UK?
There is no cost for any type of initial post mortem required by the hospital or coroner.
Can anyone get a copy of a coroners report?
If you want a written copy of the full report you need to ask the coroner’s officer or to write to the Coroner concerned and they may charge a fee. Some Coroners prefer to send the report to a doctor to explain and discuss the findings with you.
Is a coroner a doctor UK?
A coroner is a judicial officer responsible for investigating deaths in certain situations. Coroners are usually lawyers or doctors with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
How much does a coroner get paid UK?
Salaries for whole-time coroners are between £90,000 and £98,000 a year, based on the population size of the area they cover. Part-time coroners and deputy coroners are paid according to the number of cases they take on each year, ranging from around £9,800 for 200 cases to £49,000 for 2000 cases a year.
How long does it take for a coroner to release a body UK?
What happens during a post-mortem. A post-mortem will be carried out as soon as possible, usually within 2 to 3 working days of a person’s death. In some cases, it may be possible for it to take place within 24 hours.
What happens when someone dies at home unexpectedly?
If the person dies at home unexpectedly without hospice care, call 911. Have in hand a do-not-resuscitate document if it exists. Without one, paramedics will generally start emergency procedures and, except where permitted to pronounce death, take the person to an emergency room for a doctor to make the declaration.
Who carries out most of a forensic post mortem?
The aim of a post-mortem is to determine the cause of death. Post-mortems are carried out by pathologists (doctors who specialise in understanding the nature and causes of disease). The Royal College of Pathologists and the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) set the standards pathologists work to.
Who is the coroner for Liverpool and Wirral?
The Coroner Her Majesty’s Senior Coroner for the Liverpool and Wirral Coroner Area is Mr André Rebello. The Area Coroner is Ms Anita Bhardwaj. Our opening hours are 9.15am-4.30pm Monday to Friday.
What are the opening hours of the Liverpool Coroner’s court?
The court opening hours are 9.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, until further notice. Her Majesty’s Senior Coroner for the Liverpool and Wirral Coroner Area is Mr André Rebello BSc (Hons) Solicitor. The Area Coroner is Ms Anita Bhardwaj BA (Hons) Solicitor.
What does a coroner do?
Coroners are usually lawyers, but in some cases they may be doctors, or even both. They are independent judicial officers – this means that no-one can tell them or direct them as to what they should do, but they must follow the laws and regulations which apply. The Coroner enquires into those deaths reported to them.
What to do if a death is reported to a coroner?
If a death is reported to a coroner, the documents you need to register the death may be different. What to expect during a coroner’s inquest and who can attend. What to expect if you are called as a juror at a coroner’s inquest.