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The High Court granted an application made by a statutory body to nominate a judge to take evidence for the purposes of an inquest being conducted in another jurisdiction. This request arose after a death occurred in that jurisdiction, triggering a cross-border inquiry. Following consultation, the court appointed a judge to oversee the taking of evidence from a designated senior member of the police force, which is to be conducted privately and with provision for security. The judge to be nominated previously performed a similar role, and the court emphasised the need for efficient arrangements for taking the evidence as sought by the requesting authority.
nomination of judge – cross-border inquest – evidence gathering – private proceedings – Criminal Justice (International Co-Operation) Act 2019 – statutory request – designated United Kingdom inquest – police evidence – directions on security – appointment of judge – procedure for taking evidence – inter-jurisdictional cooperation – death inquiry
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