Hon Robin Chapple requests the release of a P78A form related to a 1983 death. The Attorney General confirms the form can be released to the next of kin or a third party with their consent.

AnsweredQoN 3350Legislative Council
Asked
18 August 2015
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Attorney General

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I refer to question on notice No. 6340, asked in the Legislative Council on 23 October 2012 by Hon Robin Chapple to the Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Health regarding the death of Cyril Walter Hunter of 128 Knowsley Street, Derby on 5 November 1983, and ask: (a) will the coroner release the P78A
Western Australia Police form; and (b) if no to (a), why not?

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Answered
8 September 2015
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Attorney General
Response time
21 days
(a) A copy of the P78A (Form to Accompany Post Mortem Exhibits) can be provided to the Next of Kin on their written request to the State Coroner. Alternatively, with the written consent of the Next of Kin the P78A can be released to a third party.
(b) Not applicable.

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