Coroners Act 1988

35Interpretation

(1)In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

  • “the 1953 Act” means the [1953 c. 20.] Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953;

  • “administrative area” means a metropolitan or non-metropolitan county or Greater London;

  • “the Common Council” means the Common Council of the City of London and “common councillor” shall be construed accordingly;

  • “the City” means the City of London (including the Inner Temple and the Middle Temple);

  • “Greater London” does not include the City;

  • “relevant council” has the meaning given by section 1(1) above.

(2)In this Act references to an inquest held with a jury include, and references to an inquest held without a jury do not include, references to an inquest part of which is held with a jury.