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No 1 of 2018 - Coroners Court
Part 7: Directions Hearings
7.1
The Coroner at any time may list the case for a directions hearing.
7.2
The purpose of a directions hearing is to ensure any hearing is limited to the speedy determination of the real issues in the proceedings. At the directions hearing the following issues are to be determined if not previously resolved:
(I)
Applications for the granting of leave to persons with sufficient interest who wish to appear at the inquest or inquiry;
(II)
Venue;
(III)
Confirmation of issues to be determined at the hearing;
(IV)
The witnesses to be called to give evidence including the use of audio visual link or other technology;
(V)
Applications by persons granted leave to appear for additional witnesses to be called or any additional evidence obtained to be tendered;
(VI)
The reception of expert evidence at the hearing;
(VII)
Claims for public interest immunity;
(VIII)
Confirming a proper estimation for the length of the hearing and hearing dates;
(IX)
Special arrangements or facilities required during the course of the proceedings;
(X)
Non publication orders;
(XI)
The Coroner may set timetables for the service of evidence by interested persons;
(XII)
Any other preliminary/procedural issues.
Part 7: Directions Hearings
7.1
The Coroner at any time may list the case for a directions hearing.
7.2
The purpose of a directions hearing is to ensure any hearing is limited to the speedy determination of the real issues in the proceedings. At the directions hearing the following issues are to be determined if not previously resolved:
(I)
Applications for the granting of leave to persons with sufficient interest who wish to appear at the inquest or inquiry;
(II)
Venue;
(III)
Confirmation of issues to be determined at the hearing;
(IV)
The witnesses to be called to give evidence including the use of audio visual link or other technology;
(V)
Applications by persons granted leave to appear for additional witnesses to be called or any additional evidence obtained to be tendered;
(VI)
The reception of expert evidence at the hearing;
(VII)
Claims for public interest immunity;
(VIII)
Confirming a proper estimation for the length of the hearing and hearing dates;
(IX)
Special arrangements or facilities required during the course of the proceedings;
(X)
Non publication orders;
(XI)
The Coroner may set timetables for the service of evidence by interested persons;
(XII)
Any other preliminary/procedural issues.