Coroners are in charge of finding out the who, what, when, where, why and how in the case of an unnatural death. Here’s how this part of the legal system works.
- Associate Professor of Law, Monash University
It’s illegal to discuss voluntary assisted dying via telehealth, which means people who live in rural areas and those who can’t physically go to see a doctor may not be able to access the scheme.
In the 19th century, ‘old age’ was once a leading cause of death, alongside the vague description ‘found dead’.
It’s not always easy to determine the cause of a death. Distinguishing between whether someone has died from or with COVID-19 is necessary for understanding the impact of the virus.
A new report tells us in the first six months voluntary assisted dying was legal in Victoria, 52 people ended their lives. But the report doesn’t tell us everything we need to know.
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