Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

CORONERS ACT 1997 - SECT 42A

    (1)     This section applies if, in relation to an inquest or inquiry, or a part of an inquest or inquiry (the relevant proceedings), the coroner has given a direction under the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991

, section 20 (1) (Territory courts may take evidence and submissions from participating States) or section 32 (1) (Territory courts may take evidence and submissions from another place).

    (2)     If this section applies, a person who in the relevant proceedings—

        (a)     is required or entitled to appear personally, whether under section 42 or as a witness; or

        (b)     is entitled to appear for another person;

may appear in the relevant proceedings and participate or give evidence in accordance with the direction.

    (3)     A person who appears in relevant proceedings in accordance with this section is taken to be before the coroner.