Explanatory note

This Order makes provision about coroners in consequence of the creation of the Counties of Leicester and Rutland by article 8 of the Leicestershire (City of Leicester and District of Rutland) (Structural Change) Order 1996 on 1st April 1997.

Article 2(1) of this Order combines the County of Leicester with part of the County of Leicestershire to form a single coroner’s district. Article 2(2) makes the Leicester City Council the relevant council within the meaning of section 1 of the Coroners Act 1988. The relevant council is responsible for the appointment of coroners and has other functions in connection with coroners under that Act. Article 2(3) provides for the person who, on 31st March 1997, holds the office of coroner for the Leicester City and South Leicestershire Coroner’s District to continue as coroner for the new coroner’s district.

Article 3(1) of this Order combines the County of Rutland with part of the County of Leicestershire to form a single coroner’s district. Article 3(2) makes Leicestershire County Council the relevant council. Article 3(3) provides for the person who, on 31st March 1997, holds the office of coroner for the Northern Leicestershire Coroner’s District to continue as coroner for the new coroner’s district.

Article 4 makes transitional arrangements to ensure continuity as respects the coroners for the new coroners' districts.