Prospective
27Inquests concerning treasureE+W
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(1)The Coroner for Treasure may, as part of an investigation under section 26, hold an inquest concerning the object in question (a “treasure inquest”).
(2)A treasure inquest must be held without a jury, unless the Coroner for Treasure thinks there is sufficient reason for it to be held with a jury.
(3)In relation to a treasure inquest held with a jury, sections 8 and 9 apply with the following modifications—
(a)a reference to a senior coroner is to be read as a reference to the Coroner for Treasure;
(b)the reference in section 8(3) to the death of the deceased is to be read as a reference to the matters mentioned in section 26(5).