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What is a Coroners' Authority in court?

In English/Welsh law do the presiding officer, the Coroner, of a Coroner's Court have the authority to find someone in "contempt of court"? And how are Coroner's addressed in court (like: Your Honour, My Lady/Lord, Your Worship, etc...)?

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    10 years ago
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    The Coroner's authority is that of the Crown. He is, though, not a trial judge and does not issue punishments, but he can issue a complaint to the police and CPS who will do whatever is appropriate. Coroners are addressed as "Sir" or "Madam"

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