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[Monty]

Hi Phil,

That was in response to your previous post just above it, which was about the murderer not Halse.

Its terrible when people can't be bothered to read posts, isn't it Hunter?

Monty

[Monty]

No, not necessarily, the coroner receives "information", this can be written or verbal. the technical meaning of information here is an equivalent to unsworn evidence, if coroner think the information is material the witness is called, sworn, then gives testimony.

The police may have to give the coroner written statements due to their own internal procedural requirements, but police procedure has no influence over the coroner and it doesn't prevent the coroner from receiving verbal information from other sources.



They're called the English law reports, and they're exactly the same sources the coroner and the city solicitor used.

Mr Lucky,

As the point in reference is to do with police testimony (Byfield, Hutt and Robinson), and as all police related incidents of note are noted down at the earliest convenience (either in a pocket book or upon a Special Report form) as per Police Code (and Police Orders), it is inconceivable that those mentioned laid out their testimony, for the first time, on the day of their inquest appearance. In fact, it would lead to disciplinary action.

Therefore, when it comes to said constables, the coroner would have access to their statements prior to the inquest commencing.

However, that said, I welcome your input. It has been beneficial.

Monty

[Hunter]

Hello Hunter,

Posting 198?

Hi Phil,

That was in response to your previous post just above it, which was about the murderer not Halse.

[Hatchett]

Hi

Mr Lucky you are absolutely right. I tried to say that earlier, but it was ignored.


Best wishes.

[Mr Lucky]

"This is not the case at all, a public Inquest is exactly that, anyone can turn up and give evidence"

True, but a statement is still taken, and deliberated upon before the witness is called.

No, not necessarily, the coroner receives "information", this can be written or verbal. the technical meaning of information here is an equivalent to unsworn evidence, if coroner think the information is material the witness is called, sworn, then gives testimony.

The police may have to give the coroner written statements due to their own internal procedural requirements, but police procedure has no influence over the coroner and it doesn't prevent the coroner from receiving verbal information from other sources.

Mr Luckys big book of law and all things important in his world. It has pictures and everything, including lame wisecracks.

They're called the English law reports, and they're exactly the same sources the coroner and the city solicitor used.