Schedules

Schedule 7Allowances, fees and expenses

Part 3Miscellaneous fees, allowances and expenses

6

Regulations may prescribe the fees and allowances that may be paid by (or on behalf of) senior coroners to persons who make examinations under section 14.

7

1

A relevant authority for a coroner area may issue a schedule of the fees, allowances and expenses that may be lawfully paid or incurred by the senior coroner for the area in the performance of the coroner’s functions.

2

The power under sub-paragraph (1) includes power to amend or revoke any schedule issued.

3

In exercising the power under sub-paragraph (1) a relevant authority must have regard to any guidance from time to time issued by the Lord Chancellor.

4

A copy of any schedule that is issued or amended must be given to the senior coroner.

5

The reference in sub-paragraph (1) to fees and allowances does not include fees or allowances within any of the preceding paragraphs of this Schedule.

8

Regulations may prescribe the fees payable to coroners for supplying copies of documents in their custody relating to investigations or inquests under this Part of this Act that they are conducting or have conducted.