# The Coroners Rules 1984, Article 5: Delay in making post-mortem to be avoided


Where a coroner directs or requests that a post-mortem examination shall be made, it shall be made as soon after the death of the deceased as is reasonably practicable.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1984/552/article/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/coroners-rules-1984/article-5
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