# The Coroners (Investigations) Regulations 2013, Regulation 17: Discontinuance of investigation where cause of death becomes clear before inquest

Extent: E+W

Where a coroner discontinues an investigation in accordance with section 4(1) because ... the cause of death becomes clear in the course of an investigation, the coroner must record the cause of death and notify the next of kin or personal representative of the deceased using Form 2.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1629/regulation/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/coroners-investigations-regulations-2013/regulation-17
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