This WA parliamentary question seeks data on the number of deaths in the Kimberley region, categorized by cause, as recorded on the National Coroners Information System from 2005/06 to 2010/11. The data includes homicides, suicides, misadventures, open cases, accidents, and assaults, with an indication of ongoing coronial investigations.

AnsweredQoN 5782Legislative Council
Asked
28 June 2012
Portfolio
Justice

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NB: A final determination of a death can only be made by a coroner after considering a detailed investigation report. The numbers in brackets indicate the coronial investigations which are ongoing. For example, in the table above there were 20 accident cases in 2008/09, 4 of which are pending a final determination and 16 for which a final determination has been made. Notice: This document is created or edited using unregistered or evaluation copy of rtLib valid for testing or development purposes only. To use it for productive or any other purposes please register it. You may purchase the license on http://www.rtlib.com

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Answered
21 August 2012
Responded by
Minister for Justice
Response time
54 days
(1-2)
The table below shows the number of deaths falling into each category as recorded on the National Coroners Information System. The Kimberley region is comprised of the Broome and Kununurra coronial jurisdictions.
Homicide
Suicide
Misadventure
Open
Accident
Assault
2005/06
5
20
0
3
12
2
2006/07
3
16
0
6
21
0
2007/08
1
16
0
6
16
0
2008/09
2(1)
13
0
3
20(4)
2
2009/10
2(1)
11
0
2
7
1
2010/11
1(1)
18(1)
0
5
12
2(1)
Totals
14(3)
94(1)
0
25
88(4)
7(1)
NB:
A final determination of a death can only be made by a coroner after considering a detailed investigation report. The numbers in brackets indicate the coronial investigations which are ongoing. For example, in the table above there were 20 accident cases in 2008/09, 4 of which are pending a final determination and 16 for which a final determination has been made.
Notice: This document is created or edited using unregistered or evaluation copy of rtLib valid for testing or development purposes only. To use it for productive or any other purposes please register it. You may purchase the license on
http://www.rtlib.com

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