# The Coroners Rules 1984, Article 32: Effect of institution of criminal proceedings


Subject to section 20 of the Act of 1926, an inquest shall not be adjourned solely by reason of the institution of criminal proceedings arising out of the death of the deceased.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1984/552/article/32 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/coroners-rules-1984/article-32
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