Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

16.   Inquest with jury

When an unnatural death is reported to or comes to the knowledge of a coroner and the death—

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    (a)     occurred in a prison or a correctional centre or other place of confinement for persons accused or convicted of any offence;

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    (b)     occurred while the person was in police custody or resulted from an injury sustained by the person while in police custody;

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    (c)     occured while the person was a resident of or a patient in a place for the treatment or rehabilitation of mentally disordered persons;

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    (d)     was caused by an accident, poisoning or disease notice of which is required to be given under any Act;

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    (e)     occurred in circumstances the continuance or possible recurrence of which is prejudicial to the health or safety of the public or any section of the public,

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    the coroner shall hold an inquest with a jury and shall for that purpose proceed to summon a jury in the manner provided for under this Act.