Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Order)
The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Coroner Areas and Assistant Coroners) Transitional Order 2013, which came into force on 25th July 2013, constituted the former coroners’ districts under the Coroners Act 1988 as corresponding coroner areas under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009.
This Order combines the coroner area of Liverpool and the coroner area of Wirral into a new single coroner area to be called Liverpool and Wirral.
An impact assessment has not been prepared for this instrument as no impact on the costs of business or the voluntary sector is foreseen.