# The Coroners (Inquests) Rules 2013, Article 5: Opening of an inquest

Extent: E+W

(1) An inquest must be opened as soon as reasonably practicable after the date on which the coroner considers that the duty under section 6 applies.
(2) At the opening of the inquest, the coroner must, where possible, set the dates on which any subsequent hearings are scheduled to take place.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1616/article/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/coroners-inquests-rules-2013/article-5
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