QUASI-CRIMINAL ROLE TO CHANGE?
Coroners Inquiry changed from quasi-criminal hearing to fact-finding inquiry
Coroner will not determine criminal, civil or disciplinary responsibility for a death
Coroner or Public Prosecutor may direct forensic pathologist to probe deaths where medical treatment is suspected cause of death
Health-care professionals to report within 24 hours if they suspect medical treatment or care may have led to death
Persons in charge of hospitals or clinics have a duty to preserve records pertaining to deceased persons for prescribed period