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This Order brings into force section 49(2) of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c.25) which introduces Schedule 11 of the Act. Schedule 11 substitutes new sections 17A to 17C for section 17 of the Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (c.15) (N.I.). Sections 17A to 17C make provision concerning witnesses, evidence and related offences at inquests in Northern Ireland.