Mines and Quarries Act 1954

119 Inquest in case of death by accident

(1) Where a coroner holds an inquest on the body of a person whose death may have been caused by an accident at a mine or quarry, the coroner shall adjourn the inquest unless an inspector or some other person on behalf of the Minister is present to watch the proceedings, and shall, at least four days before holding the adjourned inquest, give to the inspector for the district notice of the time and place of holding the adjourned inquest:

Provided that—

(a) the coroner, before the adjournment, may take evidence to identify the body and may order the interment thereof; and

(b) if the inquest relates to the death of not more than one person, the coroner shall not be bound to adjourn the inquest in pursuance of this section if, not less than twenty-four hours before it is held, he informed the inspector for the district of the time and place of the holding thereof.

(2) Where evidence is given at any such inquest at which an inspector is not present of any neglect as having caused or contributed to the accident, or of any defect at the mine or quarry appearing to the coroner or jury to require a remedy, the coroner shall give to the inspector for the district notice of the neglect or defect.