Coronial Team

The Coroners Officers, on behalf of the Coroner, obtain and record details of all unexpected, unnatural and violent deaths, reported from various informants. They liaise with interested parties, organise Post Mortem examinations and inform parties of the results. Prepare and issue relevant documents to allow families to get on with their registration and funeral ceremonies. Where required, the Coroners Officer will open investigations including inquests ensuring appropriate documentation is completed.

The Coroners officers also conduct identified lines of enquiries, obtaining reports and statements from witnesses, clinicians and outside agencies. Coroners’ officers prepare files for Court, warn identified witnesses of attendance at Court and running Coronial Court hearings. Ancillary duties include dealing with Pathological samples, carrying out identification procedures liaising with foreign Governmental Departments, Advocates and family representative.

Coroners Officers

David Haries Senior Coroners Officer

Andrea Buddle
Frank Martin
Siobhan Golightly
Jane McDonnell
Scarlett Harrison
Caitlin Brookes
Nicola Horsman
Debbie Gault
Jo O'Neill

Lynda Loftus (Listings Officer)

Coroners Office Manager and Team

Joanne Peacock Coroners Office Manager
Tracy Irwin – Coroner Support Assistant
Tracey Booker – Court Officer
Sarah Booth - Court Officer

The Coroners support team headed by The Coroners Office Manager ensures the day to day running of the office and production of statutory paperwork. Also provide support to the Senior Coroner and her team of Assistant Coroners and Coroners officers. Our Court Officers manage the courtroom of the Coroner, meet and greet court attendees and provides assistance to the Coroner in court.