Coroners in favour of changes to law

The Nelson Mail | April 28, 2006 | Copyright

Nelson coroner Ian Smith is keen to become a fulltime coroner under proposed law changes, but has concerns about plans to axe the roles of the country's existing coroners.

There are 54 mostly part-time coroners in New Zealand, who investigate unexpected or unusual deaths.

Under the Coroners Bill before Parliament, which will replace the 1988 Coroners Act, the roles of existing coroners will be "disestablished'' and those who are eligible will have to reapply for about 20 fulltime positions.

Mr Smith said he would like to reapply for a fulltime coroner's position.

However, Motueka coroner ...

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