Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, “coroner” means a coroner appointed under this Act; “district” means a judicial district established under the Inferior Courts Act, Cap. 94; “inquest” means an investigation as to the cause of any death held by a coroner with a jury as hereinafter provided; “inquiry” means an investigation held by a coroner without a jury; “unnatural death” includes every case of death of a (a) which occurs in a sudden, violent or unnatural manner; 7 (b) where a dead body is found; or (c) as to which any reasonable suspicion exists, (i) that it has not arisen from natural causes; or (ii) that any is criminally responsible for it.