Coroners and Justice Act 2009

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8(1)A Deputy Chief Coroner may perform any functions of the Chief Coroner—E+W

(a)during a period when the Chief Coroner is absent or unavailable;

(b)during a vacancy in the office of Chief Coroner;

(c)at any other time, with the consent of the Chief Coroner.

(2)Accordingly a reference in this Part to the Chief Coroner is to be read, where appropriate, as including a Deputy Chief Coroner.

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