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The authority to appoint assistant deputy coroners to hear specific inquests lies with the coroner and his or her local authority. The Ministry of Justice has received a request from the coroner for the nomination of a suitable judge for appointment to hear the inquest into Mr Tomlinson's death. In accordance with the usual practice in such cases, we have been discussing with the Lord Chief Justice the availability of suitable candidates for appointment to this inquest. The Lord Chief Justice has now agreed to nominate a judge, and details of the appointment are likely to be made public by the local authority for the coroner at the earliest opportunity. |