Why does the coroner hold meetings prior to the inquest?
A17. The Coroner is expected to be a “pro-active” and, as such, has to make arrangements, give directions and assess the progress pf pre-inquest inquiries with many different people concerned and involved in cases. Meetings with those who may be involved in some capacity or other is a quite usual way for matters to be addressed and there is nothing exceptional or unusual in such meetings taking place. The inquest hearings, though, will be held in public.
