# The Service Custody and Service of Relevant Sentences Rules 2009, Article 39: Deaths in service custody premises

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) If a detainee dies, the commandant shall—
(a) if the death occurs in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, immediately report the fact to the coroner having jurisdiction in the place where the service custody premises is situated;
(b) if the death occurs in Scotland, immediately report the fact to the procurator fiscal having jurisdiction in the place where the service custody premises is situated;
(c) if the death occurs outside the United Kingdom, report the fact to any local civil authority which is authorised or required to inquire into the cause of death.
(2) Nothing in this rule shall affect the duty of the commandant to record or report the death to meet the requirements of any other rules, regulations or instructions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1096/article/39 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/service-custody-and-service-of-relevant-sentences-rules-2009/article-39
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