Section 19
Evidence to be on oath.
About this Act
An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to Coroners.
All evidence given under this
Act shall be on oath, and the Coroner shall be bound to receive evidence on behalf of the party (if
any) accused of causing the death of the deceased person.
Interpreter.—Witnesses unacquainted with the English language shall be examined through the medium of an interpreter, who shall be sworn to interpret truly as well the oath as the questions put to, and the answers given by, the witnesses
Questions suggested by jury.—After each witness has been examined, the Coroner shall inquire whether the jury wish any further questions to be put to the witness, and, if the jury wish that any such questions should be put, the Coroners shall put them accordingly
Interpreter.—Witnesses unacquainted with the English language shall be examined through the medium of an interpreter, who shall be sworn to interpret truly as well the oath as the questions put to, and the answers given by, the witnesses
Questions suggested by jury.—After each witness has been examined, the Coroner shall inquire whether the jury wish any further questions to be put to the witness, and, if the jury wish that any such questions should be put, the Coroners shall put them accordingly