| EV ID | EV-0317 |
|---|---|
| Institution | Coroner's Service (RCT Council) |
| Matter | FOI request for two historical death records |
| Route / regime | Email · FOI |
| Their reference | none given |
| Request date | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Statutory deadline | 18 Sep 2026 (20 working days (FOIA s.10 / EIR reg 5(2))) |
| Deadline | met |
| First reply (not an acknowledgement) | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Days waited | 1 |
| Response class | refusal |
| Exemptions cited | Coroners not designated a public authority under FOIA |
| Redirected to | — |
| Fees or charges named | — |
| Messages | 1 sent · 3 received (2 acknowledgements only) |
| Attachments from the institution | 0 archived |
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Timeline
| Date | Direction | Class | Summary | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2026 | → to institution | request | Initial request for coroner records, inquest/post-mortem status, and procedure details for two deaths. | email · text |
| 20 Aug 2026 | ← from institution | acknowledgement only | Automated bilingual acknowledgement stating a response is aimed within 1-2 working days, with general Medical Examiner contact information. | email · text |
| 20 Aug 2026 | ← from institution | acknowledgement only | Automated bilingual acknowledgement stating a response is aimed within 7 working days. | email · text |
| 21 Aug 2026 | ← from institution | refusal · Coroners not designated a public authority under FOIA | States coroners hold office under the Crown and are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act's access regime. | email · text |
Note: Initial FOI request was declined on the basis that coroners are not public authorities under the Act.