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Which of the following offences is classified under property-related crimes?
Which of the following offences is classified under property-related crimes?
- Assault causing actual bodily harm
- Rape and attempts
- Wounding
- Burglary (dwelling house at night) (correct)
What type of offence does 'assault causing actual bodily harm' fall under?
What type of offence does 'assault causing actual bodily harm' fall under?
- Criminal use of firearms
- Fraud offences
- Offences against the person (correct)
- Sexual offences
Which of the following offences is NOT included in the list of sexual offences?
Which of the following offences is NOT included in the list of sexual offences?
- Grievous bodily harm (correct)
- Indecent assault
- Rape and attempts
- Other indecency offences
Which of these offences is classified under fraud/forgery/coinage/counterfeiting?
Which of these offences is classified under fraud/forgery/coinage/counterfeiting?
Which of the following offences involves violence but is not a specific act against a person?
Which of the following offences involves violence but is not a specific act against a person?
Under what circumstances is a Coroner's jurisdiction primarily established?
Under what circumstances is a Coroner's jurisdiction primarily established?
What action must a person take upon discovering a deceased body?
What action must a person take upon discovering a deceased body?
Which of the following is NOT a duty of an authorised police officer?
Which of the following is NOT a duty of an authorised police officer?
Who primarily holds all inquests unless prevented from doing so?
Who primarily holds all inquests unless prevented from doing so?
What is the primary responsibility of the Coroner's Officer after the post-mortem examination?
What is the primary responsibility of the Coroner's Officer after the post-mortem examination?
What is the role of a Coroner's Officer?
What is the role of a Coroner's Officer?
Who has the overriding right to possession of the body during an inquiry into death?
Who has the overriding right to possession of the body during an inquiry into death?
In what situation can an unauthorised police officer notify the Coroner?
In what situation can an unauthorised police officer notify the Coroner?
What must happen before the Coroner authorizes the burial or disposal of a body?
What must happen before the Coroner authorizes the burial or disposal of a body?
Which statement about the appointment of authorised officers is correct?
Which statement about the appointment of authorised officers is correct?
What must happen if a person dies in military or police custody?
What must happen if a person dies in military or police custody?
Which of the following statements is true regarding a Coroner's order for burial or disposal?
Which of the following statements is true regarding a Coroner's order for burial or disposal?
What is a necessary step for the Coroner's Officer after receiving the pathologist's report?
What is a necessary step for the Coroner's Officer after receiving the pathologist's report?
Who is responsible for conducting the post-mortem examination?
Who is responsible for conducting the post-mortem examination?
What legal precedent allows the Coroner's overriding right of possession of the body?
What legal precedent allows the Coroner's overriding right of possession of the body?
What does not need to be done before authorizing the burial or disposal of a body?
What does not need to be done before authorizing the burial or disposal of a body?
What information must the pathologist include in the formal report submitted to the Coroner?
What information must the pathologist include in the formal report submitted to the Coroner?
Under what circumstances may the Coroner's Officer decide to defer an inquest?
Under what circumstances may the Coroner's Officer decide to defer an inquest?
What is the duty of the Coroner if he determines that an inquest is unnecessary?
What is the duty of the Coroner if he determines that an inquest is unnecessary?
What role does the Coroner's Officer have regarding the progress of investigations into sudden or violent deaths?
What role does the Coroner's Officer have regarding the progress of investigations into sudden or violent deaths?
What documents are required from the Coroner's Officer if the Coroner decides to hold an inquest?
What documents are required from the Coroner's Officer if the Coroner decides to hold an inquest?
Who is responsible for informing the next of kin about the inquest hearing date?
Who is responsible for informing the next of kin about the inquest hearing date?
Which of the following reasons would trigger an investigation by the SBA Police for sudden or violent deaths?
Which of the following reasons would trigger an investigation by the SBA Police for sudden or violent deaths?
What must a Coroner do after reviewing the materials provided by the Coroner's Officer regarding the case?
What must a Coroner do after reviewing the materials provided by the Coroner's Officer regarding the case?
What is the first action a person must take upon finding a deceased body?
What is the first action a person must take upon finding a deceased body?
What is the role of the authorised police officer after notifying the Coroner?
What is the role of the authorised police officer after notifying the Coroner?
What is the primary purpose of the internal investigation commissioned by the Chief Officer?
What is the primary purpose of the internal investigation commissioned by the Chief Officer?
Which is NOT a component that must be included in the inquest file?
Which is NOT a component that must be included in the inquest file?
What must be avoided when numbering sheets in an inquest file?
What must be avoided when numbering sheets in an inquest file?
In what order should the documents be placed within an inquest file?
In what order should the documents be placed within an inquest file?
What is the responsibility of the authorised officer concerning the AGLA after a death is reported?
What is the responsibility of the authorised officer concerning the AGLA after a death is reported?
Which statement about preparing an inquest file is true?
Which statement about preparing an inquest file is true?
What should primarily be submitted for translation and typing upon receipt during the preparation of an inquest file?
What should primarily be submitted for translation and typing upon receipt during the preparation of an inquest file?
Which of the following is NOT a step required after an initial action has been taken by the Police Teams when informed of a sudden death?
Which of the following is NOT a step required after an initial action has been taken by the Police Teams when informed of a sudden death?
Which officer must submit the inquest file along with true copies to the CID Inspector?
Which officer must submit the inquest file along with true copies to the CID Inspector?
What is the recommended page range for the Statement and post-mortem report of Dr. Sofoclis?
What is the recommended page range for the Statement and post-mortem report of Dr. Sofoclis?
Who is responsible for keeping the control register and Inquest File updated for both divisions?
Who is responsible for keeping the control register and Inquest File updated for both divisions?
What type of documents should be included in an inquest file concerning sudden or unnatural death?
What type of documents should be included in an inquest file concerning sudden or unnatural death?
Which position is NOT listed as a Coroner's Officer?
Which position is NOT listed as a Coroner's Officer?
Which document comes after the Statement of Andreas Georghiou in the inquest preparation index?
Which document comes after the Statement of Andreas Georghiou in the inquest preparation index?
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Study Notes
Notifiable Criminal Offences
A: Offences Related to Property
- Arson involves deliberately setting fire to property.
- Burglary occurs at night in a dwelling house.
- Breaking into houses, shops, and stores is classified as breaking.
- Stealing entails unlawfully taking property.
- Taking a vehicle without the owner's consent is a serious offence.
- Animal stealing refers to the unlawful taking of livestock or pets.
- Malicious damage involves intentional destruction of property.
- Receiving or unlawfully possessing stolen property is prosecutable.
B: Offences Against the Person
- Murder and homicide constitute the unlawful killing of another person or attempts thereof.
- Causing death by a reckless or dangerous act is a punishable offence.
- Wounding refers to inflicting injuries that break the skin.
- Robbery encompasses theft that involves violence or threats.
- Grievous bodily harm involves serious injury inflicted on another.
- Assault causing actual bodily harm is an offence that includes any physical injury inflicted.
- Affray is a public fight or violent disturbance.
- Assault on police officers is a serious charge.
- Common assault covers minor acts of physical violence.
- Violence in the family is classified under domestic abuse laws.
- Child abuse related offences are particularly severe and punishable by law.
- Public insult can lead to criminal prosecution.
C: Sexual Offences
- Rape, including attempts, is a serious crime involving non-consensual sexual acts.
- Indecent assault covers unwanted sexual contact.
- Other indecency offences pertain to various sexual misconduct laws.
D: Fraud, Forgery, Coining, and Counterfeiting Offences
- Issuing cheques without sufficient security is fraudulent.
- Obtaining credit through deceptive practices is a crime.
- Other fraud offences cover various uncommon fraudulent activities.
E: Drugs Related Offences
- Offences concerning the illegal trade, possession, or use of controlled substances may vary by locality.
F: Game and Wild Birds Related Offences
- Offences can include illegal hunting or trading of protected wildlife species.
G: Other Criminal Offences
- Criminal use of explosives or firearms is strictly regulated and punishable.
- The Criminal Code includes various other offences not specified above.
Coroner's Officers Guidance
Jurisdiction and Inquests
- A Coroner holds authority to conduct inquests under specified legislative sections.
- Inquests must be held when there is suspicion of violent or unnatural death.
- Individuals discovering a dead body must report to the police immediately.
Reporting and Investigating Deaths
- Authorised officers are responsible for notifying the Coroner about sudden or suspicious deaths.
- The pathologist must produce a formal report post-mortem examining the deceased.
Inquest File Compilation
- An inquest file must include an index, chronological statements, and relevant reports from the investigation.
- Each document should be serially numbered for easy reference.
Sudden Death Protocols
- Police teams must act swiftly when informed of sudden deaths.
- The relevant officers must liaise with emergency agencies and next-of-kin while collecting evidence.
Rights and Procedures Regarding Bodies
- The Coroner retains possession of the body during the inquiry.
- Burial authorization is contingent upon the completion of the post-mortem examination.
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