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A coroner may also conduct or order an inquest into the manner or cause of death, and investigate or confirm the identity of an unknown person who has been found dead within the coroner's jurisdiction.In England, where the role originated, a coroner also deals with treasure trove cases.tymologically, it would therefore be logically nonsensical to have a coroner within a republican system of government, although in reality this original usage is not respected. The Spanish etymological cognate for a crown officer, coronel, designates a colonel.
There is a general duty upon every person to report a death to the coroner if an inquest is likely to be required. However, this duty is largely unenforceable in practice and the duty falls on the responsible registrar.The registrar must report a death where: coroner must summon a jury for an inquest if the death occurred in prison or in police custody, or in the execution of a police officer's duty, or if it falls under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, or if it affects public health or safety.