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Part 4 · Post-Mortem Examination and Powers of Coroner to Order Burial, Cremation or Exhumation

21. Power of Coroner to order exhumation

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A Coroner may, and if directed to do so by the Public Prosecutor under section 26(2) must, order the exhumation of a body, or the remains of a body, for the purpose of discharging any of the Coroner’s duties, or exercising any of the Coroner’s powers under this Act.

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