He will also send copies of his letter to all the interested persons. An estimate of the fee will be provided in advance if requested. In all cases, an estimate of the fee will be given on application. Applications for permission to remove a body abroad 24. Coroners have responsibility for enquiries into treasure finds.
Information leaflets about treasure are available from the coroner's office.
Coroners will not normally enter into correspondence about the cases they have completed, but comments and suggestions on improving the coroner service are always welcome. Complaints about a coroner's decision or the outcome of an inquest can only be dealt with through the High Court. The coroner's office will be able to explain the procedure on request, but cannot give legal advice. The Home Office has no disciplinary powers or power to award compensation, but may, in appropriate cases, refer the complaint to the Lord Chancellor who is responsible for the discipline of coroners. The coroner's and Council's performance will be monitored regularly against the standards detailed in this document.