Coroners and officers
His Majesty’s senior coroner for Newcastle and North Tyneside is:
Ms Georgina Nolan
The senior coroner is supported by:
- assistant coroners
- an investigative coroner’s officer
Inquests are heard by the senior coroner unless otherwise stated at a hearing.
Coroner’s officers
A coroner’s officer will make inquiries as directed by the coroner.
A single coroner’s officer will be responsible for investigating a death from when it is reported to the end of the coroner’s involvement.