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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Title
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8066694\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8066694 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid4682822 PART I - PRELIMINARY
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 1. Short Title and Commencement}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8066694\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 2. Arrangement of Ordinance
\par 3. Interpretation
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 4. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8066694\charrsid10957379 Office of Coroner established
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 5. Functions of Coroner
\par 6. Powers of Coroner and duties of Registrar
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\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid4682822 UIRIES INTO DEATH
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\par 7. Duty to report death to Coroner
\par 8. Inquiries by Police and Coroner
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 9. Medical Report
\par 10. Post mortem examination}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8066694\charrsid10957379  during inquiries
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\par 12. Duty to report death on board ship
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\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8066694\charrsid4682822  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14564071\charrsid4682822 -}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid4682822  INQUEST IN RESPECT OF DEATH
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 13}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8066694\charrsid10957379 . Holding of Inquest compulsory
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 16. View of body
\par 17. Post mortem examination during Inquest
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 18. Duty}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8066694\charrsid10957379  to report fires and explosions
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\par 20. When to hold Inquest in respect of fires or explosions
\par 21. Purpose of Inquest in respect of fires and explosions
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8066694\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8066694 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid4682822 PART VI - RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR INQUEST }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8066694\charrsid4682822 IN RESPECT OF DEATH AND INQUEST IN RESPECT OF FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 22. Inquest before Coroner alone
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8066694\charrsid10957379 23. Date}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5123861 , }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 place end notification of hearing
\par 24. Procedure where c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8066694\charrsid10957379 riminal proceedings are pending
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 25. Hearing in Public}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8066694\charrsid10957379  and publication of proceedings
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 26. Publication where death was self inflicted
\par 27. Right of audience
\par 28. Ev}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8066694\charrsid10957379 ery kind of evidence admissible
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 29. Examination of witnesses
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8066694\charrsid10957379 30. Protection of witnesses
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 31. Fees for witnesses
\par 32. Default of witne}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8066694\charrsid10957379 ss and unauthorised publication
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 33. Inquest may }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8066694\charrsid10957379 be completed by another Coroner
\par 34. F}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 inding
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4277795 35. Inquest may be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  reopened
\par 36. Procedure so far as not prescribed
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\par 37.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  Mortuaries
\par 38. Po}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9772225\charrsid10957379 wer of Medical Officer to enter
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 39. Duty of Police to assist
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\par 41. Contempt
\par 42. Offences (General)
\par 43. Repeals and Savings
\par 44. Application of fines
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Schedule
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9772225\charrsid10957379 
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11559879 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 An Ordinance to provide for inquiries into the manner of death of any perso
n and into the cause and origin of fires and explosions (17 November 1964).
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 1. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Short Title and Commencement}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
 - (1) This Ordinance may}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9772225\charrsid10957379  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9772225\charrsid10957379 
cited as the Niue Island Inquest Ordinance }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 1964.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9772225\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid8475232 (2) This Ordinance shall come into force on}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4064694\charrsid8475232  the first day of December 1964:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid8475232 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4064694\charrsid8475232 
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requires to be reported to the police or to the Coroner, had occurred before the date of the coming into force of this Ordinance but had not been known or had not been so reported before that date.}{
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 2. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Arran}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4064694\charrsid10957379 gem}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ent of Ordinance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  - This Ordinance is arranged as fo}{
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Sections 1 to 3.)
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rt III - Reports and Inquiries i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 nto Death. (Sections 7 to 12.)
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3159263 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Part I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3159263\charrsid10957379 V}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  - Inquest in respect of Death. (Sections 13 to 17.)
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3159263 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Part V - Inquiries and Inquest in respect of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3159263\charrsid10957379  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Fires and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3159263\charrsid10957379 Explosions. (Sections18 to 21.)

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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3159263 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Part VI - Rules of Procedure for Inquest in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3159263\charrsid10957379  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 respect of Death and Inquest in respect}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3159263\charrsid10957379  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 of Fires and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3159263\charrsid10957379 Explosions (Sections 22 to 36.)
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3159263 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Part VII - General. (Sections 37 to 44.)
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12015816 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid16722787 [This section has been revised. References to introductory notes have now}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12015816\charrsid16722787  been included in the Analysis.]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid16722787 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 3. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3159263\charrsid10957379 Interp}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 r}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 e}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3159263\charrsid10957379 tation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
 - In this Ordinance, unless the context otherw}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 ise requi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 res:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 
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" means the [High Court of Niue]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 :
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14094078 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
"Isolation station" means an isolation station appointed pursuant to the provisions of the Niue Isla}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16722787 nd Public Health Ordinance 1964;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14094078 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
"Judge" means a Judge of the High Court ordinarily residing and executing his office in the Island of Niue and includes any person acting as a Judge pursuant to (s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16722787 ection 59 of the Niue Act 1966);}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14094078 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 "Master" means and includes the owner of a ship and any person (except a pilot) havin}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16722787 g command or charge of any ship;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14094078 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
"Medical Officer" means a person appointed by a Medical Officer to have in his custody a person of unsound mind, pursuant to the provisions of [P}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16722787 art XXVII of the Niue Act 1966);}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14094078 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 "Registrar" means the [Registrar of the High Court) an}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16722787 d includes the Deputy Registrar;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14094078 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14094078 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
"Ship" includes every description of vessel used in navigation, however propelled, but does not include ships of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16722787 the naval forces of any country;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10957379 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10957379 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (b) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (a) of this section, terms defined in the [Niue Act 19}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 66 have the meaning so defined.]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7361624 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid6489066 
[The words in square brackets in paragraph (a) have been substituted to correspond with the terms used in the Niue Act 1966 which replaced the Cook Islands Act 1915.
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7361624 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid6489066 
The Niue Act 1966, being the corresponding enactment in force at the date of this reprint, has been substituted in paragraph (b) for the Cook Islands Act 1915 and the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid6489066  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid6489066 Cook Islands Amendment Act 1957.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid6489066 ]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid6489066 
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10957379 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid9332619 PART II - THE CORONER
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\par 4. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 Office of Corone}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 r established}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
 - (1) Every person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 holding }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379 offic}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 e as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379 J}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 u}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379 d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ge, or Commissioner of the High Court,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 or Judge of the [L}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379 and Court] }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 or an}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379 y }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 two Justices of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Peace acting together shall, without any authority other than this section by virtue of holding any such office, be a Coroner for the purposes of this Ordinance.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) The Judge, when present, may execute the functions of Coroner or may at any time req}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11216482 uest a Judge of the [Land Court] or a C}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ommissioner of the High Court to execute any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
of the functions of a Coroner.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (3) Unless so requested:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11216482 roner when the Judge is present;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10957379 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10957379 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
(b) A Commissioner of the High Court shall not execute the functions of Coroner when either the Judge or a Judge of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379  [Land Court]}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11216482  is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  present.
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (4) Every person being a Coroner and executing fun}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 c}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 tions of a Coroner pursuant to any provisions of this section shall be deemed to be "the Coroner" within the meaning of this Ordinance.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13044606\charrsid7361624 [}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid7361624 The words "Land Court" in square brackets have been substituted for the words "Native Land C}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid7361624 o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid7361624 urt" to correspond with the term used i}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid7361624 n}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid7361624  the Niue Act 1966}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13044606\charrsid7361624 .]
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mended}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13044606  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9332619 2/13/1975]
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 5}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid9332619 Functions o}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid9332619 f}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid9332619  Coroner}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  - The pri}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13044606 ncipal functions of the Coroner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9332619  shall be to make inquiries }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 and hold inquests in respect of the death of any pers}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11216482 on and of fires or explosions as}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  required by the provisions of this Ordinance.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 6. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid9332619 Powers of Coroner }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid9332619 
and duties of Registrar}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379  - (1) Fo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 the purposes o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9332619 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  discharging }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9332619 his functions the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11216482 Coroner shall,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
 in addition to any particular power conferred on him by the provisions of any Part of this Ordinance, have and may exercise and invoke all the powers, privileges
, authorities, and immunities which are possessed by a Judge in his ordinary jurisdiction under the (Niue Act 1966), }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9332619 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
ncluding the power to punish for Contempt of the High Court as provided in section 41 of this Ordinance.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) Every order, direction, determination or decision given or made by the Coroner pursuant to this Ordinance shall be final.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (3}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
 The Registrar shall keep the records of the Coroner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14315984 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3043482 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  office and sh}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 all issue summonses and warrants}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  and perform all such other administr}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 ative duties in respect of that }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 office }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9332619 as}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  the Coroner may from time to time direct.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 
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The Niue Act 1966, being the corresponding enactment in force at the date of this reprint, has been substituted for the Cook Islands Act 1915.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9332619\charrsid7361624 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid7361624 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14094078 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid9332619 PART III - REPORTS AND INQUIRIES INTO DEATH
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 7. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9332619\charrsid9332619 Duty}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid9332619  to }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9332619\charrsid9332619 report }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid9332619 death to Coroner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
 - (1) Every Medical}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957379\charrsid10957379  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Officer, every o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9332619 fficer of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9857947 police,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  and the officer in charge of any prison or 
isolation station shall forthwith report to the Coroner the death of any person who, while behind held in the custody of any such officer respectively, has died on Niue from any cause or has died from any cause or has disappeared in the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9332619 circumstances }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 specified in sub-section (1) of section 12 of this Ordinance (Lose of Life on or from any Ship).}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9332619\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) Where a person (not being a person held in custody as aforesaid) has died on Niue a sudden death of which the cause is unknown or has died on Niue and there is
 reasonable cause to suspect that that person has died either a violent or an unnatural death, every Medical Officer and every officer of police who is present when that person dies or who finds that person lying dead or being drowned shall forthwith repo
rt the death to the Coroner, and any other person so being present or so finding the body shall forthwith notify any officer of police who thereupon shall report the death to the Coroner.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9332619\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 8. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9332619\charrsid9332619 Inquiries by Police and Coroner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9332619  - }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (1) In each case}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9332619  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 where }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9332619 the provisions of section 7 of this ordinance apply, the Chief Officer of Police shall make }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1577183 such }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 inquiries as he thinks necessary for the purposes of this Ordinance or as may be directed by the Coroner.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9332619\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) On receipt of any report pursuant to section 7 of this Ordinance, the Coroner may direct any such inquiries to be made as he thinks necessary.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1577183\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 9. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9857947 Medical Rep}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid1577183 ort}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  - Whether or not an inquest is being held, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1577183 the Coroner may at any time }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 request the Chief Medical Officer or any member of the Chief Medical of
ficer's staff who has recently attended the person into whose death the Coroner is inquiring, to supply him with a report relating to the death of the deceased person.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1577183 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 10. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid1577183 Post mortem examination }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1577183\charrsid1577183 
during inquiries}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1577183  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 - (1) In each case, w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1577183 h}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ere }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1577183 the Coroner is informed that a person }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
(not being a person held in the custody of any officer referred to in subsection (1) of section 7 of this Ordinance) has died a sudden death of which the cause is unknown, he may authorise and request the Chief Medical Officer to carry }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1577183\charrsid10957379 out}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  a post mortem examination of the body and to report the result thereof to him in writing.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1577183 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) If the Coroner, on receipt of any such report or of a report pursuant to section 9 of this Ordinance, or as a result of inquiries made under section 8 of this}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1577183  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Ordinance is satisfied that the death was due to natural causes, he may decide not to hold an inquest.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1577183 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 11. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid1577183 Burial and exhumation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
 - (1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9857947 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 n any enactment for the time being in force it shall not be unlawful to ex
hume the body of any person if the Coroner orders, by writing under his hand, that body to be exhumed for the purpose of an inquiry or inquest being held or to be held under this Ordinance.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1577183 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) Whether or not an inquest is being held, the Coroner may at a
ny time, by writing under his hand, order the burial of the body of any person whose death has been reported to him under this Ordinance or the burial of any body exhumed pursuant to an order under this section.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1577183 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (3) As a condition of any order under this 
section the Coroner may prescribe such safety precautions as he thinks fit and every person who fails to comply with any such condition or does any act to hinder or prevent any such condition being complied with commits an offence against}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1577183  this Ordinance and shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term no exceeding one month or to a fine not exceeding fifty pounds (\u8356\'a3}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid398319 50).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1577183 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 12. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13725703 Duty to }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1577183\charrsid341878 report death on board ship}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1577183  - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (1) Where any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878  loss of life }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 occurs from any cause on or from any ship the master shall report the occurrence:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid398319 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid398319 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid398319 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (a) Forthwith when loss of life occurs on or near the coast or in the roadstead of Niue;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid398319 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid398319 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid398319 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
(b) On arrival in the roadstead of Niue when loss of life has occurred at sea since the ship last departed from the port of any country or island other than Niue.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall apply where a person disappears on or from any ship and the provisions of this Ordinance shall be read subject to th
e provisions of this subsection, where applicable, and with the necessary modifications.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (3) Every report required under this section shall be made by the master whether or not any other person is required by the provisions of subsection (1) of section 7}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 of this Ordinance (Duty to report death of person held in custody) to report the same occurrence.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (4) Every report required under this section shall be made by the master to any officer of police in Niue who shall report the death to the Coroner and there
upon the provisions of this Part of this Ordinance shall, so far as applicable, apply with all necessary modifications.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14094078 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid341878 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid341878 PART IV - INQUEST IN RESPECT OF DEATH
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
\par 13. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid341878 Holding of }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878\charrsid341878 Inquest compulsory}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878  - }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 The Coroner shall hold }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10321789 an inq}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ues}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10321789 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10321789 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
n each case w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10321789 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ere }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10321789 he}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10321789 is }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 informed that a person:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14094078 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid398319 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid398319 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid398319 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14094078 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
a) Has died on Niue from any cause while in the custody of an officer of police or of an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 officer of prisons; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid398319 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid398319 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid398319 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
(b) Is found dead on Niue and there is reasonable cause to suspect that the person has died either a violent or an unnatural death; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid398319 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid398319 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid398319 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
(c) Has died on Niue a sudden death of which the cause is unknown and the Coroner has not proceeded as provided in subsection (2) of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 section 8 of this Ordinance (Inquiries by Coroner), section 9 (Medical Report), or section 10 (Post Mortem Examination during inquiries)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10321789 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  or has so proceeded and, in the circumstances specified in subsection (2) of section 10 of this Ordinance, is not satisfied tha}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10321789 t the death was due to natural ca}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 uses; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid398319 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid398319 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid398319 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (d) Has died from any cause or disappeared in the cir
cumstances specified in paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section 12 of this}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
Ordinance (Loss of Life on or from ship near Niue) and either}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 the ship is still on or near the coast or in the roadstead of Niue}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  or any witness is found in Niue.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14094078 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14094078\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 14. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878\charrsid341878 
Holding of Inquest Permissive}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878  - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (1) In each case where the Coroner }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878 
has received a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
report pursuant to the provisions of Part III of this Ordinance (Reports and Inquiries into Death) and where the holding of an inquest is not required by any of the provisions }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878 
of section 13 of this Ordinance,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  the Coroner shall hold an inquest if he considers an inquest to be necessary or desirable.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid341878 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) If in the circumstances specified in paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of section 12 of this Ordinance (Loss of Life on or from
 any ship at sea) the Coroner decides not to hold an inquest he shall direct, as far as practicable, such inquiries to be made and such evidence to be taken as may assis}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10321789 
t in the holding of an inquest (i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 f any) in any country or island other than Niue.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 15. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878\charrsid1123484 Purpose of Inquest in respect of death}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid398319 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid341878  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484 An inquest shall be held for the purpose of establishing}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid398319\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid398319 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484 )}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  The fact that a person has died;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid398319\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid398319 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 b}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  The identity of the deceased person;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid398319\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid398319 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 c}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  When, where, and how the death occurred.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid1123484 16. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid1123484 View of bo}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484\charrsid1123484 dy}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid1123484  - (1) Where in respect of the death of any person }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484\charrsid1123484 an i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid1123484 nquiry or a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484\charrsid1123484 n inquest under this Ordinance is }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid1123484 
held it shall not be necessary for the Coroner to view the body of the deceased person.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1123484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) No inquest shall be concluded unless the Coroner is satisfied that the body in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9114298  respect of which the inquest is}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  being held has been viewed by some person giving evidence at the inquest:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Provided that where a person has disappeared from any ship or the Coron}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9114298 er is satisfied that the body is}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  destroyed or irrecoverable in
 any other circumstances he shall hold and conclude any inquest required under this Ordinance and the provisions of this Ordinance shall, so far as applicable, apply to any such inquest subject to all necessary modifications.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid398319 17. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid398319 Post mortem examination }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484\charrsid398319 during}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid398319  In}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484\charrsid398319 quest}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484\charrsid398319  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid398319 - (1) At any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484\charrsid398319  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid398319 time before }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid398319 the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid398319  conclusion o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid398319 f an inquest}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid398319 , }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid398319 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid398319 
he Coroner may authorise and direct the Chief Medical Officer to carry out}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484\charrsid398319  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid398319 
a post mortem examination of the body of the deceased person and, where necessary, to request an analyst or pathologist to make an analysis as part of the post mortem examination.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1123484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) The Coroner may direct the payment of such fees as he may think fit for an analysis so made by any person other than a Medical Officer and any such fee shal
l be paid out of the Public Revenues of Niue.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1123484 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (3) For the purposes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid398319  of this section and subsection}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
 (1) of section 10 of this Ordin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid398319 ance (Post Mortem Examina}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
tion during Inquiries) the Coroner may give such directions as he thinks fit as to the disposal or re
moval of the body or any part thereof and every person who fails to comply with any such direction or who does any act to hinder or prevent any such direction being complied with commits an offence against this Ordin}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid398319 ance and shall be liable on con}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 viction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month or to a fi}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid398319 ne not exceeding fifty pounds (\'a3}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 50).
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14094078 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9114298 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid2315996 PART V - INQUIRIES AND INQUEST IN RESPECT }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996\charrsid2315996 OF FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid2315996 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14094078 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 18. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid2315996 Dut}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996\charrsid2315996 y to report fires and exp}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid2315996 losions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  - (1) The Chief Officer o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996 f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996 P}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996 li}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ce s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996 hall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996 forthwith}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  report to the Coroner every case in which:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14094078 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14094078 (a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ) Any building, store of goods, St}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9114298 ack of copra, or growing crop is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  destroyed or damaged by fire; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2315996 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14094078 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (b) Any explosion occurs, whether or not bodily harm to any p
erson or damage to any property is caused by or as a result of such explosion;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996  or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2315996 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14094078 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (c) By any fireworks bodily harm to any per}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996 
son or damage to any property is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  caused, whether or not such fireworks are discharged pursuant to a permit issued under the Niue Island Fireworks Ordinance 1958; or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2315996 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14094078 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (d) Any report required by subsection (2) of this section is received by the Police.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14094078 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14094078\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996\charrsid2315996 The master s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid2315996 hall report to any officer of police}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996\charrsid2315996 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2315996 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
a) Forthwith every case in which any fire or explosion occurs on board ship on or near}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 the coa}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996 st or in the roadstead of Niue;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2315996 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
(b) On arrival in the roadstead of Niue every case in which any fire or explosion has occurred at sea since the ship last departed from the port of any country or island other than Niue and bodily harm has b
een caused to any person by or as a result of any such fire or explosion.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14094078 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 19. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid2315996 Inquiries b}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3164992 y}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid2315996  Police and Coroner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996  - (1) In each case where the provisions of section 18 }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 of this Ordinance apply, the Chief Officer of Police shall make such inquiries as he thinks necessary for the purposes of this Ordinance or as may be directed by the Coroner.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14094078 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2315996 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
(2) On receipt of any report pursuant to section 18 of this Ordinance, the Coroner may direct any such inquiries to be made as he thinks necessary.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2315996\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 20. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922 When to hold Inquest in respe}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid15998922 ct of Fires and }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922 Explosio}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid15998922 ns}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922 
(1) In each case where the Coroner has received a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
report pursuant to the provisions of section 18 of this Ordinance he shall hold an inquest if he considers an inquest to be necessary or desirable.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14094078 
\par (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 2) If in the circumstances s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922 pecified in paragraph (a) or (b)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  or subsection (2) of sec}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15679172 tion 18 (Fire and Explosion on B}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
oard ship) the Coroner decides not to hold an inquest}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
he shall direct, as far as practicable, such inquiries to be made and such evidence to be taken as may assist in the holding of an inqu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922 est (if any) in any country or I}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 sland other than Niue.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 21. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922 Purpose of Inquest in respect of Fires and Explosions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922 
 - (1) An inquest shall be held for the purpose of establishing:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922\charrsid15998922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15998922 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 a) The ca}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922 use and origin of any fire; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15998922 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15998922 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
b) The cause and origin of any explosion including the mode of storage of any explosives involved in the explosion; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15998922 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15998922 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (c) Any other matter in connection with the fire or explosion in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15679172  respect of which the inquest is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  being held and which the Coroner may consider appropriate to that inquest.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15998922 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) For the purposes of this section the term "Explosives" includes any article of which an explosive forms part and which is capable of destructive effect by way of explosion.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15679172 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid15998922 PART}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922\charrsid15998922 
 IV - RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR INQ}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16722787 U}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid15998922 EST IN }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922\charrsid15998922 
RESPECT OF DEATH AND INQUEST IN RESPECT OF FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid15998922 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922\charrsid15998922 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922 22. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922\charrsid15998922 Inquest before Coroner alone}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922  - All inquest}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15998922  shall be held before the Coro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015 ner al}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 one.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 23. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid16472015 Date}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015\charrsid16472015 
, place and notification of hearing}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015  -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  (1) The Coroner }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015 
shall fix the date, time, and place of the i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 nquest and shall give notice thereof to the Chief Officer of Police and such other persons as he may determine.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) The Coroner may adjourn any proceedings before him from time to time and from place to place as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15679172  the circumstances of the case
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  may necessitate.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (3) It shall be lawful to hold an inquest on a Sunday whenever in the opinion of the Coroner it to expedient so to do.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 24. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid16472015 Procedure where criminal }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015\charrsid16472015 
proceedings are pending}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  - (1) If, before an }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015 inquest has been concluded, the Coroner is }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
informed that some person has been charged with causing the death or, as the case may be, the fire or explosion in respect of which the Inquest to being held, and in the opinion of the Coroner
 the result of the charge may have a material bearing on the inquest, he shall adjourn the inquest until the criminal proceedings are terminated.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) For the purposes of this section the term "criminal proceedings" means any proceedings within the criminal jurisdiction of the High Court and the Supreme}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
Court as Court of Appeal and criminal proceedings before the High Court shall not be deemed to be terminated until leave to appeal pursuant to (section 112 of the Niue Act 1966) can no longer be granted.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 3) On the terminati}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015 on of the criminal proceedings:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16472015 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
a) If it appears to the Coroner that not all}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 the facts and circumstances specified }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15679172\charrsid10957379 in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  section 15 or section 21}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9320203  of this Ordinance (Purpose of I}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 nquest) have been established, he shall resume the inquest.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16472015 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (
b) If it appears to the Coroner that all those facts and circumstances have been established, he may decide not to resume the inquest.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (4) If the adjourned inquest to an Inquest in respect of the death of any person and the Coroner decides not to resume the Inquest as aforesaid, he shall notify the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Registrar of Births and Deaths of his decision and the date of it and give him all availabl
e particulars required to be registered by the provisions of regulation 17 of the Cook Islands Births and Deaths Registration Regulations 1962.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015\charrsid3164992 [}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid3164992 In subsection (2), section 112 of the Niue Act 1966, being the corresponding enactment in force at the date of
 this reprint, has been substituted for section 158 of the Cook Islands Act 1915.]
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 25. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16472015 Hearing in Public and publication of proceedings}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
 - The }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264 Court or other place in which the inquest is held shall be open to the public}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 :}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Provided th
at if the Coroner considers it desirable in the interest of decency or public order or in order to expedite the accuracy and justice of his finding, he may exclude any person from the whole or any part of t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264 he pro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ceedings, or he may prohibit the publication of any part of the evidence given at the inquest.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 26. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid5532264 Publication where death was self inflicted}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  - At any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 inquest }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9320203 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 n respect o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9320203 f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9320203 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 e death o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9320203 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  any person:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5532264 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (a) Where it appears to the Coroner that death may have been self inflicted, he may, at any stage of
 the inquest direct that no report, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264 or no further report of the proc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 eedings shall be published until he has made his finding;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5532264 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (b) Where the Coroner finds that death was self }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264 inflicted, no report of the pro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ceedings of the inquest shall, without}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 the authority of the Coroner, be published other tha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264 n the name, address, and occupa}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 tion of the deceased person, and the fact that the Coroner has held an inquest and found that death was self inflicted.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 27. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264 Right of audience}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  - The Corone}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264 r may admit any person who, in the opinion of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
 the Coroner, has a sufficient interest in the subject or result of the inquest to attend in person or to be represented by an attorney or agent and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 to examine and cross-examine any witness who gives evidence at the inquest.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 28. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264 Every kind of evidence admissible}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264  - In all proceed}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ings }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264 under this Ordinance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9320203 the Coroner }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
may admit any kind of evidence that he considers necessary for the purpose of establishing any of the matters referred to in section 15 or section 21 of this Ordinance.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264 29. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264\charrsid5532264 Examination of Witness}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9320203 es}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 - (1) The Coroner shall at the inquest examine on oa}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264 th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  every person who tenders his evidence respecting the facts in issue and all other persons whom he thinks}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264 
 it expedient to examine and any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 person may be so examined whether or not he has been summoned to attend as a witness.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) The oath administered to any person so examined shall be in the form No.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1598163  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 1 in the Schedule to this Ordinance.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (3) If no person admitted to examine and cross-examine
 witnesses pursuant to section 27 of this Ordinance (Right of Audience) objects, the Coroner may permit any witness to give the whole or any part of his evidence by tendering a previously prepared statement in writing and confirming the same on oath:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Provided that a witness may be cross-examined on his evidence in any such statement as if he had given that evidence orally at the inquest.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (4) The Coroner may direct that all or any witnesses other than the witness under examination s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264 hall leave the place of hearing}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  and remain outside until called upon to give evidence at the inquest.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (5) The Coroner shall cause the evidence admitted by him at the inquest to be put into writing and every evidence so put into writing or given in a previ
ously prepared statement in writing shall be read over to and signed by the witness and by the Coroner.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5532264\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 30. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid4787169 Protection of Witnesses}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
 - Every witness attending and giving evidence a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid551652 i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169 quest shall have the same privi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
leges and immunities as witnesses in the High Court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 31. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid4787169 Fees for Witnesses}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  - Such }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169 reasonable amount in respect of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  expenses an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169 d}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  loss of time as the Coroner deems fit to award shall be paid to any witness giving evidence at any inquiry or inquest.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 32. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid4787169 Default of witness and unauthorised }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169\charrsid4787169 p}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid4787169 ublication}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid4787169  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 - (1) Every witness on whom a summons }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169 is duly }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
serve requesting him to attend at the inquest, who fails without sufficient excuse to appear or to produce any document which he is so required to produce, and any person, whether summoned to attend 
or not, who, being at the hearing and being required to give evidence or to produce any document then in his possession, refuses, without sufficient excuse, to be sworn or to give evidence or to produce that document, commits an offence against this Ordin
ance and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not excee}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169 ding twenty pounds (\'a3}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 20).}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) Every person who publishes:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4787169 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 a) A repo}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169 rt of any proceedings in contra}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 vention of this Ordinance; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4787169 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (b) Any question at any inquest which the Coroner:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4787169 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169 ) Has}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169 forbidden or disallowed; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4787169 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169 (ii) Has}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
 warned the witness he to not obliged to answer, and has ordered shall not be published, -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 commits an offence against this Ordinance and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding twenty pounds (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169 \'a3}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 20).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4787169\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 33. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7156752 Inquest may be completed by another Coroner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7156752 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  Where}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7156752  a Coroner has commence an inquest and dies or is }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 incapacitated by illness, absence, or other sufficient cause from completing the inquest, the inquest may be completed by another Coroner who may act upon any evid
ence already given at the inquest in all respects as if it were given before him.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7156752\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 34. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7156752 Finding}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  - (1) After consid}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7156752 ering all the evidence before him at}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  the inquest the Coroner shall give his finding and shall sign a cer}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid551652 tificate in the form No.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14315984  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid551652 2A or 2B}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  (as the case may be) in the Schedule to this Ordinance.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7156752\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) Certified copies of every certificate shall be forwarded to the office of the Resident Commissioner and, if the finding is given at the conclusion of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7156752 an inquest in respect of the dea}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 th of any person, also to the Registrar of Births and Deaths.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7156752\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 35. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7156752 Inquest may be reopened}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
- (1) Where an inquest has been }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8205750 concluded and it is shown to the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
satisfaction of the Coroner that material evidence has been discovered which well not known or tendered at the inquest, or that the finding was based on any false or misleading evidence, or that the finding was defective or erroneous for any other reason,
 he may reopen the inquest and accept any part of the evidence given at the original inquest which appears to him correct, and conduct such further inquiries as may appear to him necessary.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8205750\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8205750 (2) At the conclusion of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 the reopened inquest the Coroner shall gi
ve his finding as provided in section 34 of this Ordinance and any such finding shall for all purposes replace the finding previously given.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8205750\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 36. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid8205750 Procedure so far as not }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8205750\charrsid8205750 p}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid8205750 rescribed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8205750  - Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance the p}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ractice and procedure of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8205750 
 the Coroner in the exercise of his functions and powers shall be such as he thinks in each case to be most consistent with natural justice and convenience.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8205750\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10836930 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10836930 PART VII }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930\charrsid10836930 -}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10836930  GENERAL
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930 37. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930\charrsid10836930 Mortuaries}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930  - The R}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 esident Comm}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5117512 issioner shall establish and mai}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 n}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5117512 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5117512 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
n such places as may be necessary for the reception of dead bodies pending removal for burial or post mortem examination and sha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930 ll provide facilities for carry}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ing out in such places post mortem examinations under this Ordinance.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid9389570 38. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid9389570 Power of Medical Officer to enter}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid9389570 
 - Every Medical officer shall have power o enter any dwelling, building, premises, land, ship or any other place and execute therein any duties imposed on him by or pursuant to the provisions of this Ordinance.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930 39}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 . }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930 Duty of Police to assist}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930  - It shall be the duty:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10836930 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930 
(a) of the Chief Officer of Police to assist at all inquests, inquiries and investigations held or made by the Coroner;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10836930 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
(b) of every officer of police to give every Medical Officer any assistance he may require in the execution of hi
s duties under this Ordinance and, when requested, to accompany him to any such place as the Medical Officer may wish to enter as provided in section 38 of this Ordinance.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 40. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10836930 Form}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10836930  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930 - Save as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  prov}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930 ided in this Ordinance all documents }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 required or authorised
 in the exercise of any power, function, or duty under this Ordinance may be in such form as the Coroner deems sufficient.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 41. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930 Contempt}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930  - (1) The provisions of [}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930 ection 101 of the Niue Act 1966],}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Contempt of Court defined", shall with all necessary modifications, apply to any proceedings of or before the Coroner under th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930 is Ordinance as if such proceed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ings were proceedings of or before the High Court.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) Every person who commits an offence under sub-section (1) of this section s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13187085 hall be liable to imprisonment }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding fifty pounds (\'a350) as provided in this section.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 3}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
 The offence of conte}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930 mpt shall be punishable either:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10836930 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  By the High Court in the ordinary course of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 the criminal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930  jurisdiction of that Court; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10836930 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (b) In accordance with the provisions of sub-section (4) and (5) of this section.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13187085 (4) If the contempt is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  committed in the presence or hearing of the Coroner, the Cor
oner then and there holding an inquest may, without o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13187085 rder or warrant, direct any con}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
stable or other person to arrest the person so guilty of contempt and to bring him before the Coroner.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (5) The Coroner may thereupon, after giving the person so arrested a reasonable opportunity of being heard in his defence, either order him to pay a fine not exceeding fifty}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 pounds (\'a350) or commit him to prison for any period not exceeding six months.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (6) A person imprisoned for contempt or for default in payment of a fin
e imposed upon him for contempt, may be at any time discharged by order of the Coroner and any fine so imposed may be at any time remitted in whole or in part in the same manner.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid15564430 [In subsection (1) section 101 of the Niue Act 1966, being the corresponding enactment in force at date of reprint, has been substituted for section 14}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930\charrsid15564430 8 of the Cook Islands Act 1915.]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid15564430 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10836930\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5528024 42. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13187085 Offences}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5528024\charrsid5528024  (G}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid5528024 en}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5528024\charrsid5528024 era}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13187085 l}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5528024\charrsid5528024 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  - (1) Every person commits an offence again}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5528024 
st this Ordinance who:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5528024\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5528024 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13187085 (a) F}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ails to comply with any di
rection given to him by the Coroner or any Medical Officer pursuant to the provisions of this Ordinance; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5528024\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5528024 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
(b) Fails to comply with any duty or obligation imposed on him by the provisions of this Ordinance; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5528024\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5528024 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (c) Wilfully obstructs, hinders, or resists
 any person in the exercise or execution of any power, duty, or function conferred or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5528024  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 imposed on su}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5528024 ch person by this Ordinance; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5528024 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5528024 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5528024 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (d) Deceives or attempts to deceive any such person as aforesaid; or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5528024 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5528024\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5528024 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (e) Does or omits, or causes or knowingly permits or s
uffers to be done or omitted, any act, matter, or thing contrary to the provisions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5528024  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 of this Ordinance; or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5528024\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5528024 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (f) Wilfully make}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5528024 
s any false or misleading state}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ment or any material omission in any information or report to the Police or any Medical Officer.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5528024\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) Every person who commits an offence against this Ordinance for which no penalty }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13187085 is}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  provided in this Ordinance elsewhere than in this s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671735 ection or in the [Niue Act 1966], i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 s liable to a fine not excee}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671735 ding ten pounds (\'a310}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ).}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671735\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (3) Where the provisions of thi
s Ordinance impose on two or more persons the duty to report one and the same occurrence to the Police, each of such persons shall be responsible for making the report as required:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671735\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Provided that if any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671735 of the persons being so respons}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 i
ble furnishes the required report the other person or persons shall not be guilty of the offence of failing to comply with any duty or obligation imposed on him by the provisions of this Ordinance.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671735\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671735\charrsid13531490 [}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid13531490 In subsection (2) the Ni}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671735\charrsid13531490 ue Act 1966. being the corres}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid13531490 ponding enactment in force at the date of reprint, has been substituted}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671735\charrsid13531490  for the Cook Islands Act 1915.]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid13531490 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671735\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671735 43. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671735\charrsid11671735 Repeals and Savings}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid11671735  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 - (1) On the coming into force of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671735  this Ordinance and the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
Regulations relating to the Holding of Inquests in the Cook Islands made on 12 February 1923 and published in the New Zealand }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671735 Gazette No.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14315984  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671735 16, 15 February 1923, page 519,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  shall cease to have any force or effect in Niue.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671735\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (2) Without limiting the provisions of the Acts Interpretation Act 1924, it }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13187085 is}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  hereby declared that:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4284181\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4284181 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 (a) All matters, things, a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4284181 
nd proceedings which have been comm}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
enced under the Regulations specified in subsection (1) of this section and which are pending or in progress on the coming into force of this Ordinance, may be continued and completed under this Ordinance;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4284181 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4284181 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4284181 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
(b) All orders, findings, registers, records, instruments, and generally all acts of authority originated under those Regulations and subsisting or in force at the coming into force of this Ordinance, shall }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13187085\charrsid10957379 ensure}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
 for the purposes of this Ordinance as fully and effectually as if they had originated under this Ordinance and accordingly shall, where necessary, be deemed to have so originated.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4284181\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 44. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4284181 Application of Fines}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
 - All fines paid pursuant to the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11236907 provisions of this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
Ordinance shall form part of the public revenues of Niue and shall be paid into the appropriate }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3624938 acc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ount thereof.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11236907 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11236907 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11236907 __________
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11236907 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13502340 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 SCHEDULE}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340\charrsid13502340 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 Section 29(2)
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13502340 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 Form No. 1
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13502340 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Oath of Witness}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 YOU swear by Almighty Go}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 d that the evidence which you shall give at this inquest in respect of the death of ...}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 .......................}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 .. the disappearance at sea of .....}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 
..................}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ..
\par the fire at}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340  \'85\'85\'85\'85}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9724232 \'85\'85\'85}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
\par the explos}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 ion at \'85\'85\'85\'85.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9724232 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
\par shall be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 
\par Section 34
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13502340 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Form No.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2105609  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 2A (Death)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13502340 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Finding of Coroner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Niue}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2105609 \tab }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 )}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 To Wit)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1598163 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 I ........}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 
................... Coroner hereby certify }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 that at an inquest concluded on the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 \'85\'85\'85\'85 }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 day of ......... 19}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2105609 ..}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6839379 ,
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340  at .........}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 *having inquired when,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  where and how}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14315984 \'85\'85\'85.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 ........... came to his death}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1598163 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 came to disappear at sea,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 I found ................................................}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 ............................................}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Dated at }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 \'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 this }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 \'85\'85\'85}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 day of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 \'85\'85\'85\'85\'85 }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 19}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14315984 \'85}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14315984 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 \'85\'85\'85\'85\'85.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Coroner
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 
\par Section 34
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13502340 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 Form No.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2105609  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 
2B}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379  (Fire or Explosion)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13502340 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Finding of Coroner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Niue}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2105609 \tab }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 )}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 To Wit)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 I .............. Coroner hereby certify that an inquest concluded on the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 \'85\'85\'85\'85. day of .......... 19\'85., at \'85\'85
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 *, having }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3624938 inquired i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 nto the cause and origin of the fire at
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1598163  \'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 the explosion at
\par I found ................................................}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 ..........................................}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 Dated at }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 \'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 this }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 \'85\'85..}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 day of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 \'85\'85\'85\'85\'85. }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 19}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2105609 \'85}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 
\par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14315984 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 \'85\'85\'85\'85..
\par Coroner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14564071 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 *Insert Courthou}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 se or other building or place in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474\charrsid10957379 
 which inquest was held}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355474 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13502340 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10115304 -------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13502340\charrsid10957379 
\par }}