Paragraph 8 I1
(1)
An area coroner or assistant coroner for an area may perform any functions of the senior coroner for the area (including functions which that senior coroner has by virtue of section 2 or 3)—
(a)
during a period when that senior coroner is absent or unavailable;
(b)
at any other time, with the consent of that senior coroner.
(2)
Accordingly a reference in a statutory provision (whenever made) to a senior coroner is to be read, where appropriate, as including an area coroner or assistant coroner.
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Commencement
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Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at 25.7.2013 by S.I. 2013/1869, art. 2(j)