Schedules

F1SCHEDULE 1AInvestigations and inquests into Troubles-related deaths

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Amendments (Textual)

1Obligatory discontinuance of existing investigations and inquests

1

This paragraph applies to an investigation into a death that resulted directly from the Troubles if, on 1 May 2024, a senior coroner was under a duty to conduct the investigation unless, on that day, the only part of the investigation that remains to be carried out is the coroner or any jury making the determination and any findings required by section 10, or something subsequent to that.

2

On and after that day a coroner must not progress the conduct of—

a

the investigation, or

b

the inquest.

3

As soon as practicable on or after that day, the senior coroner who is responsible for conducting the investigation must discontinue—

a

the investigation, and

b

the inquest, including by discharging any jury that has been summoned.

4

Any enactment which requires a senior coroner to conduct an investigation or hold an inquest is subject to this paragraph.