64   Fresh inquest or inquiry—admission of previous depositions

(cf Coroners Act 1980, s 33A)

(1)  A coroner holding a fresh inquest or inquiry may admit in evidence the depositions taken at any previous inquest or inquiry.

(2)  Subsection (1) is subject to the terms of an order made by a court for the holding of the fresh inquest or inquiry.

Note. Section 83 provides for the circumstances in which a fresh inquest or inquiry concerning a matter may be held by a coroner following the termination or conclusion of a previous inquest or inquiry concerning the matter. Also, section 85 enables the Supreme Court to order that a fresh inquest or inquiry be held in certain circumstances.