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The Wiltshire (Coroners) Order 1997

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Explanatory Note

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This Order makes provision about coroners in consequence of the creation of the County of Thamesdown by article 8(2) of the Wiltshire (Borough of Thamesdown) (Structural Change) Order 1995 on 1st April 1997.

Article 2(1) of this Order combines that new county with the County of Wiltshire to form a single coroner’s district. Article 2(2) makes Wiltshire County Council the relevant council within the meaning of section 1 of the Coroners Act 1988. The relevant council is responsible for the appointment of coroners and has other functions in connection with coroners under that Act. Article 2(3) provides for the person who, on 31st March 1997, holds the office of coroner for the County of Wiltshire to continue as coroner for the new coroner’s district.

Article 3 makes transitional arrangements to ensure continuity as respects the coroner for the new coroner’s district.

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