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In case of multiple fatality event
SC activates when necessary
special arrangements, e.g. chairs
Identification Commission

3B SC informs Chief Coroner (CC)
immediately

3C SC contacts family/families To explain actions and procedures; to
(when their identity is known) provide full information on the deaths

4 SC considers release of body for SC has legal “possession” of the body (R v
burial or cremation Bristol Coroner, ex parte Kerr [1974] QB
652) until release

5 SC opens inquest(s) and adjourns Explains possible procedures including
timetable
Evidence of identity given (if known)

SPECIAL PROCEDURE

6A CC decides on information According to Protocol for Special
available whether SPI is required Procedure Inquests
CC may need to make further
inquiries
CC must inform Government that
decision has been made or is
pending

6B Alternatively, Government According to Protocol
recommends that CC adopt SPI

7 In any event, whether SPI s.1, Inquiries Act 2005
invoked or not, Government
retains option to establish public
inquiry

8A If SPI not invoked, local SC will ss.1, 6, CJA 2009
continue investigation and inquest

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