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R v HM Coroner for Northumberland ex p Jacobs

Authors / Contributors: Bridget Dolan KC , Debra Powell KC
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R v HM Coroner for Northumberland ex p Jacobs
   
Issue: Issue: Whether a coroner had acted beyond his powers in ordering a post mortem examination contrary to the wishes of the deceased’s husband.
   
Court: Court of Appeal
   
Reference:   FC3 99/5652/4
   
Judge(s): Buxton, May and Laws LJJ
   
Date: 22 June 1999