Section 9 Reasons for decision not to hold an inquiryI1
Where it is decided that an inquiry is not to be held into the death of a person (“A”), the Lord Advocate must give reasons in writing if requested to do so by—
(a)
A's spouse or civil partner at the time of A's death,
(b)
a person living with A as if married to A at the time of A's death, or
(c)
A's nearest known relative if, at the time of A's death, A—
(i)
did not have a spouse or civil partner, and
(ii)
was not living with a person as if married to the person.
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Commencement
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S. 9 in force at 15.6.2017 by S.S.I. 2017/155, reg. 2 (with reg. 5)