Coroners and Justice Act 2009

[^key-54fc56203bd24c2f38ea9411b74ee173]: Sch. 21 para. 90(1)(2)(6)-(9) in force at 16.7.2018 by S.I. 2018/733, art. 2(c)

[^key-f577fd077f49a31f0d621c775ebd0a0a]: Sch. 21 para. 91 in force at 16.7.2018 by S.I. 2018/733, art. 2(c)

[^key-9e5e779ecdac8938a5ba6efe3c2a4114]: S. 138 omitted (12.4.2019) by virtue of Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 (c. 3), s. 27(3), Sch. 4 para. 12(3) (with s. 25(3)(4))

[^M_F_f419768c-045c-45c2-ea3e-c61c0fef44b1]: S. 139(5)-(8) omitted (12.4.2019) by virtue of Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 (c. 3), s. 27(3), Sch. 4 para. 15 (with s. 25(5))

[^key-cb0b200bf829254d681b3156021e9d6c]: Act: power to amend conferred (E.W.) (26.5.2019) by Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) Act 2019 (c. 12), s. 4(4)

[^key-53497eae539054806de51c57f808da3e]: S. 18 in force at 9.7.2019 by S.I. 2019/1105, art. 2

[^key-978a7d27ebfe978f78469ec8928b84d5]: Words in s. 120(3)(a) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 277 (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-3c1a7d227f2ed167cf88c74611bba07f]: Words in s. 121(7)(a) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 278(a) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-efdbcc54daa63d75dda3a9ef026253ff]: Words in s. 121(7)(b) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 278(b) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-3aca56446d85343141120a078923dc82]: S. 125 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-dfb9ea33a8cd88d6651fac3929683645]: S. 126 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-c81bc3118835885dd480d5be78418859]: Words in s. 131(5)(a) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 279(a) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-ba29469980c823ff6a121f181eb51f98]: Words in s. 131(5)(b) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 279(b) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-ff7c242674765b41df3f021bb3596e48]: Words in s. 131(5)(c) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 279(c) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-0ece6073e2bab2c781d8365ab7b430ca]: Words in s. 136 substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 280 (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-9bbb2c75fc7f3dc4869d266086ac240f]: Words in s. 158(3)(a) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 281 (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-1babc004b17be62dd5477730872ff7a8]: Words in s. 164(3)(d) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 282 (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-136b65fae7489b036acda9e72251e5b9]: Sch. 16 para. 5 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-6edd33a8a1964d157a892b97ec7f2c8a]: Sch. 17 para. 6 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-e846b460181f3041ab2b2a9493a9d522]: Sch. 17 para. 8 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-2d7fa5a506b57a0f67872e828a3bca03]: Sch. 17 para. 10 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-9a54f20825ec6897f3758bf29d391d13]: Sch. 17 para. 12 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-bb129457b31966770f1be9c93b0af6fb]: Sch. 21 para. 52 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-8da399a72eb8cde843dbd79bad6983f8]: Sch. 21 para. 85 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-8d585b3a0fbac60bb6bdfbc742f5f169]: Sch. 21 para. 86 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), ss. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-d3f02f8f3c5bd9506ea0fe9bda65bfce]: Sch. 21 para. 94 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-cf0604022a2eaf0b6b39eb8e0840190a]: Sch. 21 para. 95 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-94e747c26ecb6343367657b70e6f471c]: Sch. 21 para. 98 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-e9324d032c2a1c674b926afd71b65d97]: Sch. 12 para. 1 omitted (29.7.2021) by virtue of The Criminal Justice (Electronic Commerce) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/835), regs. 1, 7(1)(a)

[^key-f31ea8ef81e0e6869d37c2ecf6b5ca6e]: Sch. 12 para. 2 omitted (29.7.2021) by virtue of The Criminal Justice (Electronic Commerce) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/835), regs. 1, 7(1)(b)

[^key-bdd331e938ac5d30520c2086e31361e2]: Sch. 12 para. 3 omitted (29.7.2021) by virtue of The Criminal Justice (Electronic Commerce) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/835), regs. 1, 7(1)(c)

[^key-c87fc52ba7554bdccdd9e3a1466ca457]: Sch. 12 para. 7(6) omitted (29.7.2021) by virtue of The Criminal Justice (Electronic Commerce) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/835), regs. 1, 7(1)(e)

[^key-bd82116ac7419f36aeac706753d4f2d5]: Sch. 12 para. 7(2) substituted (29.7.2021) by The Criminal Justice (Electronic Commerce) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/835), regs. 1, 7(1)(d)

[^key-ebe5fe8b5dc0d4eb5833d2759d4a020b]: Sch. 13 para. 1 omitted (29.7.2021) by virtue of The Criminal Justice (Electronic Commerce) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/835), regs. 1, 7(2)(a)

[^key-10bffb559e7561c1b1565c93d14bd3fc]: Sch. 13 para. 2 omitted (29.7.2021) by virtue of The Criminal Justice (Electronic Commerce) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/835), regs. 1, 7(2)(b)

[^key-51d5508fec24cd0cecd99f3144d15594]: Sch. 13 para. 6(6) omitted (29.7.2021) by virtue of The Criminal Justice (Electronic Commerce) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/835), regs. 1, 7(2)(c)

[^key-d51f6c2632d88261ba83a7902a3e2c4d]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 3(a) substituted (10.3.2022) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(a), Sch. 1 para. 38(2)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 43)

[^key-38dfcbd99ecff610e420836b930b13bf]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 10 substituted (10.3.2022) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(a), Sch. 1 para. 38(2)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 43)

[^key-4ccfbc98636fdb71e1a64dc74e2bcd18]: Word in Sch. 4 para. 2(a) substituted (10.3.2022) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(a), Sch. 1 para. 38(3)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 43)

[^key-2be2219642851dbf57b98f20945cb0ff]: Word in Sch. 4 para. 3 substituted (10.3.2022) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(a), Sch. 1 para. 38(3)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 43)

[^key-5ca81a179b4ab0a94695fa54938361f8]: Word in Sch. 8 para. 1(2)(b) substituted (10.3.2022) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(a), Sch. 1 para. 38(4)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 43)

[^key-defbe4aa1e001124eb4e6b7624ea5a44]: Word in Sch. 8 para. 2(2)(b) substituted (10.3.2022) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(a), Sch. 1 para. 38(4)(c) (with Sch. 1 para. 43)

[^key-b52e27b64b1ccd4fd4ebe29f88849bd4]: Words in Sch. 22 para. 12(1) substituted (28.4.2022) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 33) and Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/500), regs. 1(2), 5(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-fb6f6996c0c1a6a9b4c25a13a176cbc2]: Words in Sch. 22 para. 13 substituted (28.4.2022) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 33) and Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/500), regs. 1(2), 5(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-7d093afcae77d7d27264140dd6563910]: Words in Sch. 22 para. 14 substituted (28.4.2022) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 33) and Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/500), regs. 1(2), 5(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^M_F_22a520d6-32f4-4564-c585-9aabbd57d845]: Words in s. 122(1)(a) omitted (28.4.2022) by virtue of Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), s. 51(1), Sch. 2 para. 13(b)

[^M_F_5e56b220-9070-49e5-cd34-d69ad246e6ef]: Words in s. 122(1) renumbered as s. 122(1)(a) (28.4.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), s. 51(1), Sch. 2 para. 13(a)

[^M_F_30c6dc24-dd8b-45b7-d8a8-23c8f838142a]: S. 122(1)(b) inserted (28.4.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), s. 51(1), Sch. 2 para. 13(c)

[^M_F_b6438cc8-d26e-493b-f3a4-fe61eed1e178]: Sch. 22 para. 36 omitted (28.4.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (2022 c. 32), ss. 142(11), 208(4)(q)

[^M_F_db1ef9af-670e-46a0-b700-b8324f43f0a1]: Sch. 22 para. 35 omitted (28.4.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (2022 c. 32), ss. 142(11), 208(4)(q)

[^M_F_7efdb7e3-a149-41fb-a1c3-3e01c2d671d7]: Sch. 22 para. 34 omitted (28.4.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (2022 c. 32), ss. 140(5), 208(4)(q)

[^key-2a51d63a918ca9b81b7fcb33df4710fb]: Words in s. 4 heading substituted (28.6.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), ss. 39(2), 51(3)

[^key-ee4f38e4df3c8e83e3ff4f3e968f50c9]: Sch. 22 para. 1A inserted (28.6.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), ss. 43, 51(3)

[^key-f74448da97ee62be4ddb7544e2265c55]: S. 9C inserted (28.6.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), ss. 40(2), 51(3)

[^key-7c4babac8cc95c405680b7da5bb56ce4]: S. 4(1)(a)(aa) substituted for s. 4(1)(a) (28.6.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), ss. 39(3), 51(3)

[^key-4f43602d5b1ea3e08388a8faa7d35564]: Words in s. 10(1) substituted (28.6.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), ss. 40(3), 51(3)

[^key-d10703b386f7a1a97c8f853f211dc8e5]: Words in s. 45(2)(e) substituted (28.6.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), ss. 40(4), 51(3)

[^key-067ebeaa6c9e10346557a6ad023e8128]: S. 45(2)(ea) inserted (28.6.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), ss. 41(2), 51(3)

[^key-07c6018cfcd0edfe328db557b7121fed]: S. 45(2A) inserted (28.6.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), ss. 41(3), 51(3)

[^key-1169a9032bdebf5f81792769ce8d9c9f]: Words in s. 47(2)(l) inserted (28.6.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), ss. 40(5), 51(3)

[^key-88193f2d667e85ef6856227b3710e738]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 11(2) substituted (28.6.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), ss. 40(6)(a), 51(3)

[^key-a7d6847ccfaa6cf09cbc9fb475402f77]: Sch. 1 para. 11(5) inserted (28.6.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), ss. 40(6)(b), 51(3)

[^key-fc4e8559b7cea6bd37cc7c021709c7ba]: Words in Sch. 21 para. 10(5) substituted (28.6.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), ss. 39(6)(a), 51(3)

[^key-2fe511d3dca569c236376df7dc600a54]: Words in Sch. 21 para. 11(2) substituted (28.6.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), ss. 39(6)(b), 51(3)

[^key-f2bbfa854f2b709b09a70f6290f6aa6e]: Words in Sch. 21 para. 16(2) substituted (28.6.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), ss. 39(6)(c), 51(3)

[^key-e0bc67ce3baf24c2e1795899d06cd88f]: Words in s. 47(2)(j) inserted (1.5.2022 for specified purposes, 5.12.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2021 (c. 35), s. 24(1), Sch. 5 para. 38; S.I. 2022/471, reg. 2(e); S.I. 2022/1095, reg. 4

[^key-6e3dc87ae73cdfa07bd36ae817608076]: Words in s. 48(1) inserted (1.5.2022 for specified purposes, 5.12.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2021 (c. 35), s. 24(1), Sch. 5 para. 39; S.I. 2022/471, reg. 2(e); S.I. 2022/1095, reg. 4

[^key-b41b3d77e44d98ff4001ce48c9159af6]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(3) inserted (1.5.2022 for specified purposes, 5.12.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2021 (c. 35), s. 24(1), Sch. 5 para. 40; S.I. 2022/471, reg. 2(e); S.I. 2022/1095, reg. 4

[^key-36a9aea9828624c42ef623db36c9a415]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 5(2)(a) substituted (1.5.2022 for specified purposes, 5.12.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2021 (c. 35), s. 24(1), Sch. 5 para. 41; S.I. 2022/471, reg. 2(e); S.I. 2022/1095, reg. 4

[^key-aac348961a3b0e23f285586ad88dc6dd]: Words in s. 66(3)(a) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1 table

[^key-24ec54b286849eb6e67d6969fab1d3a1]: Words in s. 76(12)(a) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1 table

[^key-50d65b5171c8d4c3803d09964c0b0ffb]: Words in Sch. 22 para. 12(1) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1 table

[^key-829fc7405a880dff71bde2b7da48878b]: Words in Sch. 22 para. 14 substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1 table

[^M_F_fc67a297-339c-4af8-b9b9-6f1c853675eb]: By Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), Sch. 1 para. 38(4)(b), it is provided that (10.3.2022) the word “75” is substituted for “70”

[^M_F_de48e7c3-95aa-4088-db26-faa3e87e1f24]: By Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), Sch. 1 para. 38(4)(d), it is provided that (10.3.2022) the word “75” is substituted for “70”

[^key-0fb7e47ce5880b5489ba4b18d0118fa2]: S. 47(2)(ka) inserted (1.11.2022 for specified purposes, 19.6.2023 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2021 (c. 35), s. 24(1), Sch. 4 para. 7(a); S.I. 2022/1095, reg. 3; S.I. 2023/621, reg. 2

[^key-cc506fd1556525fa6771a737041c9133]: S. 47(5A) inserted (1.11.2022 for specified purposes, 19.6.2023 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2021 (c. 35), s. 24(1), Sch. 4 para. 7(b); S.I. 2022/1095, reg. 3; S.I. 2023/621, reg. 2

[^key-78557d60ee1c215df1b381ed65453a78]: S. 20 in force at 1.10.2023 by S.I. 2023/1036, art. 2(b)

[^key-15652aeed754dbe138254f7105392fc2]: S. 19 in force at 1.10.2023 by S.I. 2023/1036, art. 2(a)

[^key-8322240b5f58b5b68ac5b517bf189410]: Ss. 18A, 18B inserted (1.10.2023) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 169(1), 186(6); S.I. 2023/1035, reg. 2(b)

[^key-b27314cec69007682701dbb6619b4203]: Words in s. 19 heading inserted (1.10.2023) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 169(2)(a), 186(6); S.I. 2023/1035, reg. 2(b)

[^key-75b2bb8ca2a5744f75c4c380f5db4042]: S. 19(1) omitted (1.10.2023) by virtue of Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 169(2)(b), 186(6); S.I. 2023/1035, reg. 2(b)

[^key-35378f9a88e8046d384005a3e4db9768]: Words in s. 19(5) inserted (1.10.2023) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 169(2)(c)(i), 186(6); S.I. 2023/1035, reg. 2(b)

[^key-c8707558c7ac6091721b9d6250490d0c]: Words in s. 19(5) substituted (1.10.2023) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 169(2)(c)(ii), 186(6); S.I. 2023/1035, reg. 2(b)

[^key-ceaeac3b08e6e3c90d4438b52a15e71b]: S. 19(2) omitted (1.10.2023) by virtue of Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 169(2)(b), 186(6); S.I. 2023/1035, reg. 2(b)

[^key-39d1304c534262ad7987633d7f4ad893]: Words in s. 20(5) substituted (1.10.2023) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 169(3), 186(6); S.I. 2023/1035, reg. 2(b)

[^key-5b07bae688bdb1e312e5d602a102647d]: Words in s. 48(1) substituted (1.10.2023) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 169(4), 186(6); S.I. 2023/1035, reg. 2(b)

[^key-5e4b92880521a6912a316712c3d0381d]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 2(1) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 71

[^key-756898d5024bbb7a6454d02256515706]: Sch. 21 para. 16(3)(4) in force at 16.4.2024 for specified purposes by S.I. 2024/516, art. 2(d)(i)

[^key-2d81fba2828d84d88d2e3514611b2c80]: Sch. 21 para. 18(1)(2) in force at 16.4.2024 for specified purposes by S.I. 2024/516, art. 2(f)

[^key-0f77bcfaf4407dd27d32569613a0630e]: Sch. 21 para. 12 in force at 16.4.2024 for specified purposes by S.I. 2024/516, art. 2(a)

[^key-3a0dccd95c95c880d0ced207e5821cdb]: Sch. 21 para. 13 in force at 16.4.2024 for specified purposes by S.I. 2024/516, art. 2(b)

[^key-70958c37c0a39a5da4e7cd7b301973af]: Sch. 21 para. 14 in force at 16.4.2024 for specified purposes by S.I. 2024/516, art. 2(c)

[^key-67d0e040979b0e536d233033825a374f]: Sch. 21 para. 17 in force at 16.4.2024 for specified purposes by S.I. 2024/516, art. 2(e)

[^key-e03bfc82a6d445b86d4dea140fe25846]: Sch. 21 para. 19 in force at 16.4.2024 for specified purposes by S.I. 2024/516, art. 2(g)

[^key-c3ffd422f6102ebc9de82587531313c5]: Sch. 21 para. 21 in force at 16.4.2024 for specified purposes by S.I. 2024/516, art. 2(h)

[^key-37d42949e2790f07efa4421145dea929]: Sch. 21 para. 16(1) in force at 16.4.2024 for specified purposes by S.I. 2024/516, art. 2(d)(ii)

[^key-4ef4d918f03df8c5db6d160f4d7ffc63]: Sch. 23 Pt. 1 modified (1.5.2024) by Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (c. 41), s. 63(3), Sch. 11 para. 2(2) (with s. 61)

[^key-a0af07288c4c5baba746c2238a744e97]: Sch. 1A inserted (1.5.2024) by Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (c. 41), s. 63(3), Sch. 11 para. 1(2) (with s. 61)

[^key-4e4ff62a1f69adec9e496be354d406ee]: S. 11A and cross-heading inserted (1.5.2024) by Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (c. 41), s. 63(3), Sch. 11 para. 1(1) (with s. 61)

[^key-b5223d0f6c1c1324ba8e30e8baa91660]: S. 7(5) inserted (temp. until 28.6.2026) (28.6.2022) by virtue of Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), ss. 42(1), 51(3) (with s. 42(2)-(10)) (which amendment is continued (25.5.2024) by The Coroners (Suspension of Requirement for Jury at Inquest: Coronavirus) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/718), regs. 1(1), 2)

[^key-71fdbfc4e831bce1520a547d316310e5]: Sch. 21 para. 9(3)(a)-(c) in force at 9.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(b)

[^key-84b21acbdae426e4b8563fef2913f438]: Sch. 21 para. 8(1)-(3), (5) in force at 9.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(a)

[^key-42bc369a9f1b4b4c30aa4667a50eeff8]: Sch. 21 para. 9(1)(2) in force at 9.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(b)

[^key-586679fa535d8db07271dca3d9c835ef]: Sch. 21 para. 9(4) in force at 9.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(b)

[^key-7ca87336579e66fd5944285b94ed0c9f]: Sch. 21 para. 16(3)(4) in force at 9.9.2024 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(h)(i)

[^key-627629b3dd27d6acf501a4d2af25d8ac]: Sch. 21 para. 18(1)(2) in force at 9.9.2024 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(j)

[^key-adcea2fdf30517ba74b5e30c1dd7886c]: Sch. 21 para. 48 in force at 9.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(p)

[^key-2c2108b66a409aa1813d60a3e6433e20]: Sch. 21 para. 49 in force at 9.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(q)

[^key-cf6f7df638d30282235749bea56a655d]: Sch. 21 para. 10 in force at 9.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(c)

[^key-469e359674d188be95e51a6a6705ce8b]: Sch. 21 para. 12 in force at 9.9.2024 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(e)

[^key-36a412d83662aaac15ee7ff7bd14f8ec]: Sch. 21 para. 13 in force at 9.9.2024 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(f)

[^key-e57fec2795e5247ba8a3138422621024]: Sch. 21 para. 14 in force at 9.9.2024 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(g)

[^key-b552c68e414c220ec9c767204edd6e24]: Sch. 21 para. 17 in force at 9.9.2024 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(i)

[^key-dd32e256569becd68c6fa77f81f55a8b]: Sch. 21 para. 19 in force at 9.9.2024 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(k)

[^key-1979c772a16a67b06aace0490870731b]: Sch. 21 para. 20 in force at 9.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(l)

[^key-d30bfba0c419bba3aa496953a619205d]: Sch. 21 para. 21 in force at 9.9.2024 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(m)

[^key-7cf48147201f2c67904a6cc75a4c5ce0]: Sch. 21 para. 29 in force at 9.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(n)

[^key-fd2ecc14729488fffe587c91a272bc09]: Sch. 21 para. 11(1)(2) in force at 9.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(d)

[^key-aa40ea3758eb542182bc82f77e43efe6]: Sch. 21 para. 47 in force at 9.9.2024 for specified purposes by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(o)

[^key-6b97a3ec58e43d442f66ec2efc9f890c]: Sch. 21 para. 16(1) in force at 9.9.2024 for specified purposes by S.I. 2024/516, art. 3(h)(ii)

[^key-64a0b6d0d9f87bc0ee605ec2bbdaccde]: S. 120(4A) inserted (20.6.2025) by Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Act 2025 (c. 17), ss. 1(2), 2(2)

[^key-8500a98c597d36d8fc442e6409b1312d]: S. 120(12) inserted (20.6.2025) by Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Act 2025 (c. 17), ss. 1(3), 2(2)

[^key-6cbaa3830f5f41dab631c0de34a503d4]: S. 47(2)(kb) inserted (18.9.2024 for specified purposes, 25.6.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (c. 21), ss. 40, 81(2) (with ss. 39(9), 43(7)); S.I. 2024/966, reg. 2(f); S.I. 2025/731, reg. 2(e)

[^key-abac267e575cceb83c9b254edf19ffc7]: S. 118A inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 19, 49(4)

[^key-fec242bfacfa2af06e810a0b663afea0]: S. 120(8A)-(8C) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 20(2)(c), 49(4)

[^key-92b6727f61dd3d1484f52559ebaa616c]: S. 120(7)(a)(b) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 20(2)(a), 49(4)

[^key-170838d1691a4b85702b938dcab40938]: Words in s. 120(8) substituted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 20(2)(b), 49(4)

[^key-47bf49a81442a48d55761a3024e0db1b]: Words in s. 120(10) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 20(2)(d), 49(4)

[^key-ccf58a6c0e01e8f8e202a6aa38342ad7]: S. 122(5A)-(5C) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 20(3)(b), 49(4)

[^key-b28b9f02f505a4ded533e8e77bae538a]: S. 122(5)(a)(b) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 20(3)(a), 49(4)

[^key-9eae7e83e95043c34c3aedb53d718383]: Word in s. 122(7) substituted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 20(3)(c), 49(4)

Community Legal Service: pilot schemes

Data-sharing code of practice

Data-sharing code of practice

Assessment notices

Further amendments of the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

Data-sharing code of practice

Short title

Orders, regulations and rules

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Implementation of E-Commerce and Services directives: penalties

Treatment of convictions in other member States etc

Retention of knives surrendered or seized (Northern Ireland)

Security in tribunal buildings

Community Legal Service: pilot schemes

Exploitation proceeds orders

Relevant offences

Assessment notices

Further amendments of the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

Orders, regulations and rules

Commencement

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9A

• (1) A senior coroner holding an inquest with a jury may order the members of the jury to surrender any electronic communications devices for a period.

• (2) An order may be made only if the senior coroner considers that—

• (a) the order is necessary or expedient in the interests of justice, and

• (b) the terms of the order are a proportionate means of safeguarding those interests.

• (3) An order may only specify a period during which the members of the jury are—

• (a) in the building in which the inquest is being heard,

• (b) in other accommodation provided at the senior coroner's request,

• (c) visiting a place in accordance with arrangements made for the purposes of the inquest, or

• (d) travelling to or from a place mentioned in paragraph (b) or (c).

• (4) An order may be made subject to exceptions.

• (5) It is a contempt of court for a member of a jury to fail to surrender an electronic communications device in accordance with an order under this section.

• (6) Proceedings for a contempt of court under this section may only be instituted on the motion of a senior coroner having jurisdiction to deal with it.

• (7) In this section, “electronic communications device” means a device that is designed or adapted for a use which consists of or includes the sending or receiving of signals that are transmitted by means of an electronic communications network (as defined in section 32 of the Communications Act 2003).

Surrender of electronic communications devices: powers of search etc

9B

• (1) This section applies where an order has been made under section 9A in respect of the members of a jury.

• (2) A coroners' officer must, if ordered to do so by a senior coroner, search a member of the jury in order to determine whether the juror has failed to surrender an electronic communications device in accordance with the order.

• (3) Subsection (2) does not authorise the officer to require a person to remove clothing other than a coat, jacket, headgear, gloves or footwear.

• (4) If the search reveals a device which is required by the order to be surrendered—

• (a) the officer must ask the juror to surrender the device, and

• (b) if the juror refuses to do so, the officer may seize it.

• (5) Subject to subsection (6), a coroners' officer may retain an article which was surrendered or seized under subsection (4) until the end of the period specified in the order.

• (6) If a coroners' officer reasonably believes that the device may be evidence of, or in relation to, an offence, the officer may retain it until the later of—

• (a) the end of the period specified in the order, and

• (b) the end of such period as will enable the officer to draw it to the attention of a constable.

• (7) A coroners' officer may not retain a device under subsection (6)(b) for a period of more than 24 hours from the time when it was surrendered or seized.

• (8) The Lord Chancellor may by regulations make provision as to—

• (a) the provision of written information about coroners' officers' powers of retention to persons by whom devices have been surrendered, or from whom devices have been seized, under this section,

• (b) the keeping of records about devices which have been surrendered or seized under this section,

• (c) the period for which unclaimed devices have to be kept, and

• (d) the disposal of unclaimed devices at the end of that period.

• (9) In this section—

• “electronic communications device” has the same meaning as in section 9A;

• “unclaimed device” means a device retained under this section which has not been returned and whose return has not been requested by a person entitled to it.

Duty or power to suspend or resume investigations

Notification by medical practitioner to senior coroner

Powers of coroners

Public funding for advocacy at certain inquests

Persons suffering from diminished responsibility (Northern Ireland)

Persons suffering from diminished responsibility (Northern Ireland)

Encouraging or assisting suicide (England and Wales)

Encouraging or assisting suicide (Northern Ireland)

Encouraging or assisting suicide: information society services

Genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes

Abolition of common law libel offences etc

Qualifying offences

Eligibility for special measures: offences involving weapons

Special measures directions for child witnesses

Examination of accused through intermediary

Age of child complainant

Directions to attend through live link

Answering to live link bail

Searches of persons answering to live link bail

Direction of registrar for appeal hearing by live link

Direction of registrar for appeal hearing by live link

Bail: risk of committing an offence causing injury

Bail decisions in murder cases to be made by Crown Court judge

Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses

Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses

Dangerous offenders: terrorism offences (Northern Ireland)

Treatment of convictions in other member States etc

Security in tribunal buildings

Consequential etc amendments and transitional and saving provisions

Further amendments of the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

Serving while disqualified, failure to attend etc

Research by jurors

5A

• (1) It is an offence for a member of a jury at an inquest to research the case during the inquest period, subject to the exceptions in sub-paragraphs (6) and (7).

• (2) A person researches a case if (and only if) the person—

• (a) intentionally seeks information, and

• (b) when doing so, knows or ought reasonably to know that the information is or may be relevant to the inquest.

• (3) The ways in which a person may seek information include—

• (a) asking a question,

• (b) searching an electronic database, including by means of the internet,

• (c) visiting or inspecting a place or object,

• (d) conducting an experiment, and

• (e) asking another person to seek the information.

• (4) Information relevant to the inquest includes information about—

• (a) a person involved in events relevant to the inquest,

• (b) the senior coroner dealing with the inquest,

• (c) any other person who is involved in the inquest, whether as a lawyer, a witness or otherwise,

• (d) the law relating to the case,

• (e) the law of evidence, and

• (f) procedure at inquests.

• (5) “The inquest period”, in relation to a member of a jury at an inquest, is the period—

• (a) beginning when the person is sworn to inquire into the case, and

• (b) ending when the senior coroner discharges the jury or, if earlier, when the senior coroner discharges the person.

• (6) It is not an offence under this paragraph for a person to seek information if the person needs the information for a reason which is not connected with the case.

• (7) It is not an offence under this paragraph for a person—

• (a) to attend proceedings at the inquest;

• (b) to seek information from the senior coroner dealing with the case;

• (c) to do anything which the senior coroner dealing with the case directs or authorises the person to do;

• (d) to seek information from another member of the jury, unless the person knows or ought reasonably to know that the other member of the jury contravened this paragraph in the process of obtaining the information;

• (e) to do anything else which is reasonably necessary in order for the jury to make a determination or finding in the case.

• (8) A person guilty of an offence under this paragraph is liable, on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine (or both).

• (9) Proceedings for an offence under this paragraph may only be instituted by or with the consent of the Attorney General.

Sharing research with other jurors

5B

• (1) It is an offence for a member of a jury at an inquest intentionally to disclose information to another member of the jury during the inquest period if—

• (a) the member contravened paragraph 5A in the process of obtaining the information, and

• (b) the information has not been provided at the inquest.

• (2) Information has been provided at the inquest if (and only if) it has been provided as part of—

• (a) evidence presented at the inquest, or

• (b) other information provided to the jury or a juror during the inquest period by, or with the permission of, the senior coroner dealing with the case.

• (3) A person guilty of an offence under this paragraph is liable, on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine (or both).

• (4) Proceedings for an offence under this paragraph may not be instituted except by or with the consent of the Attorney General.

• (5) In this paragraph, “the inquest period” has the same meaning as in paragraph 5A.

Jurors engaging in other prohibited conduct

5C

• (1) It is an offence for a member of a jury at an inquest intentionally to engage in prohibited conduct during the inquest period, subject to the exceptions in sub-paragraphs (4) and (5).

• (2) “Prohibited conduct” means conduct from which it may reasonably be concluded that the person intends to make a determination or finding otherwise than on the basis of the evidence presented at the inquest.

• (3) An offence under this paragraph is committed whether or not the person knows that the conduct is prohibited conduct.