Missing Persons And Sudden Death Flashcards
Under Section 13 of the Coroners Act 2006 when must deaths be reported to police?
SCUMBIE S-suicide C-cause unknown or no doc cert U-unnatural or violent death M-medical, surgical or dental deaths B-birth deaths I-institutional deaths E-enactment requires an inquest
What is the first purpose of a Coroners inquest?
To establish; the fact that the person has died, the persons ID, cause of death, where/when death occured, circumstances of death.
Whag is the second purpose of a Coroners inquiry?
to make reccomendations that in the Coroners opinion could reduce the chances of further deaths with somilar circumstances. eg signage on a dam release river after a drowning.
What is the third purpose of a Coroners inquiry?
To determine if it is in the public interest for the death to be investigated by another authority.
Who can declare someone dead?
A doctor, nurse or ambulance officer.
If someone is declared dead by a doctor where the person had been suffering from and illness and the illness has killed them, who else must be notified?
No one, the Coroner or Police do not need to be involved.
What three things are required for a person to be considered missing?
R- reported, the case needs to be reported to Police. U- unknown whereabouts, it is unknown where the person is. F- fears for safety.
What three things make up a fear for someones safety?
ZAC. Z- Zones of Safety, the person is outside of their usual surroundings and is unable to cope. A- Age, in the case of small children or elderly people fears arise as soon as an absence is noted. C- Circumstances, fears arise if the circumstances are unusual, dangerous or suspicious.
What are the three reasons for concern for welfare?
Age, Circumstances, Influences eg. drugs, gangs, alcohol
What are the four categories of missing people?
voluntary, involuntary, lost due to event, missing overseas
How often is a missing person file reviewed?
3 days, 14 days, 30 days, 90 days, After a year.
