HC Deb 13 July 1977 vol 935 cc733-4

In section 29(4) (correction of error in register resulting from error in information given by a coroner's certificate), for the words preceding "the coroner, if satisfied", substitute— (4) Where—

  1. (a) an error of fact or substance (other than an error relating to the cause of death) occurs in the information given by a coroner's certificate concerning a dead body upon which or a death touching which he has held an inquest; or
  2. (b) such an error relating to the cause of death occurs in the information given by a coroner's certificate issued under section 20(4) of the Coroners (Amendment) 734 Act 1926 in the case of an inquest which was adjourned in compliance with section 20(1) of that Act (adjournment in cases of murder etc, or at request of D.P.P.) but was subsequently resumed,".'.

No. 156, in page 92, line 14, at end insert—