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CORONERS ACT 1997 (NO. 57 OF 1997) - SECT 28

Prior considerations before directing post-mortem examinations

28. In determining whether or not to—

        (a)     make an order under subsection 21 (1); or

        (b)     issue a warrant under section 26 or 27;

a Coroner shall have regard to the desirability of minimising the causing of distress or offence to persons who, because of their cultural attitudes or spiritual beliefs, could reasonably be expected to be distressed or offended by the making of that decision.



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