Section 7 Jurisdiction of coroners.

The jurisdiction of coroners which is referred to in section 30 of the M1Coroners Act 1988 (treasure) is exercisable in relation to anything which is treasure for the purposes of this Act.

That jurisdiction is not exercisable for the purposes of the law relating to treasure trove in relation to anything found after the commencement of section 4.

The Act of 1988 and anything saved by virtue of section 36(5) of that Act (saving for existing law and practice etc.) has effect subject to this section.

An inquest held by virtue of this section is to be held without a jury, unless the coroner orders otherwise.