31(1)The coroner may, before or during an inquest, by summons direct a medical practitioner to make a post-mortem examination of the body of the deceased with or without an analysis of the contents of the stomach or intestines.

31(2)If a person states under oath or solemn affirmation before the coroner that the person believes the death of the deceased was caused partly or entirely by the improper or negligent treatment of a medical practitioner or other person, such medical practitioner or other person shall not be allowed to make, or assist at, the post-mortem examination.

31(3)A medical practitioner holding a post-mortem examination shall prepare a complete and detailed report of the work done and of the result of the medical practitioner’s findings, give a copy of the report to the coroner and file a copy of the report with the nearest regional health authority as defined in the Regional Health Authorities Act.

31(4)Where the coroner, after receipt of the post-mortem report, decides that an inquest is unnecessary, the coroner shall file the report with the Chief Coroner together with an affidavit setting out the facts that in the coroner’s opinion necessitated the holding of the post-mortem examination.

31(1)The coroner may, before or during an inquest, by summons direct a medical practitioner to make a post-mortem examination of the body of the deceased with or without an analysis of the contents of the stomach or intestines.

31(2)If a person states under oath or solemn affirmation before the coroner that in his belief the death of the deceased was caused partly or entirely by the improper or negligent treatment of a medical practitioner or other person, such medical practitioner or other person shall not be allowed to make, or assist at, the post-mortem examination.

31(3)A medical practitioner holding a post-mortem examination shall prepare a complete and detailed report of the work done and of the result of the medical practitioner’s findings, give a copy of the report to the coroner and file a copy of the report with the nearest regional health authority as defined in the Regional Health Authorities Act.

31(4)Where the coroner, after receipt of the post-mortem report, decides that an inquest is unnecessary, he shall file the said report with the Chief Coroner together with an affidavit setting out the facts that in his opinion necessitated the holding of the post-mortem examination.

31(1)The coroner may, before or during an inquest, by summons direct a medical practitioner to make a post-mortem examination of the body of the deceased with or without an analysis of the contents of the stomach or intestines.

31(2)If a person states upon oath before the coroner that in his belief the death of the deceased was caused partly or entirely by the improper or negligent treatment of a medical practitioner or other person, such medical practitioner or other person shall not be allowed to make, or assist at, the post-mortem examination.

31(3)A medical practitioner holding a post-mortem examination shall prepare a complete and detailed report of the work done and of the result of the medical practitioner’s findings, give a copy of the report to the coroner and file a copy of the report with the nearest regional health authority as defined in the Regional Health Authorities Act.

31(4)Where the coroner, after receipt of the post-mortem report, decides that an inquest is unnecessary, he shall file the said report with the Chief Coroner together with an affidavit setting out the facts that in his opinion necessitated the holding of the post-mortem examination.

31(1)The coroner may, before or during an inquest, by summons direct a medical practitioner to make a post-mortem examination of the body of the deceased with or without an analysis of the contents of the stomach or intestines.

31(2)If a person states upon oath before the coroner that in his belief the death of the deceased was caused partly or entirely by the improper or negligent treatment of a medical practitioner or other person, such medical practitioner or other person shall not be allowed to make, or assist at, the post-mortem examination.

31(3)A medical practitioner holding a post-mortem examination shall prepare a complete and detailed report of the work done and of the result of the medical practitioner’s findings, give a copy of the report to the coroner and file a copy of the report with the nearest regional health authority as defined in the Regional Health Authorities Act.

31(4)Where the coroner, after receipt of the post-mortem report, decides that an inquest is unnecessary, he shall file the said report with the Chief Coroner together with an affidavit setting out the facts that in his opinion necessitated the holding of the post-mortem examination.