Prospective
2(1)The Chief Coroner may direct the Coroner for Treasure to conduct an investigation into a person's death.E+W
(2)Where a direction is given under this paragraph—
(a)the Coroner for Treasure must conduct the investigation;
(b)the Coroner for Treasure has the same functions in relation to the body and the investigation as would be the case if he or she were a senior coroner in whose area the body was situated;
(c)no senior coroner, area coroner or assistant coroner has any functions in relation to the body or the investigation.
(3)Accordingly, a reference in a statutory provision (whenever made) to a senior coroner is to be read, where appropriate, as including the Coroner for Treasure exercising functions by virtue of this paragraph.