HM Coroner is an independent judicial officer holding office under the Crown. Every coroner is local to a jurisdiction, funded by the local council, but independent of Council, police, hospitals and Welsh Government.
The Coroner carries out investigations and establishes the circumstances and causes of death for the benefit of:
Coroner
The Acting Senior Coroner is Paul Bennett. His jurisdiction covers the full extent of Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and the coastal waters surrounding them.
When Mr Bennett is not available, his work is carried out by Assistant Coroner, Gareth Lewis.
Office Staff
The administration of the coroner's office is carried out by the Clerks to the Coroner. The Clerks are normally the person first seen or spoken to when calling at or phoning the office. They have certain limited powers delegated to them by the Coroner and will be able to give information about the progress of an investigation.
The Pembrokeshire Coroner's Officer employed by the police is Lisa Jenkins. She can be contacted at Haverfordwest Police Station - Telephone 101, ext. 40619. Email. lisa.jenkins@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk
Contact and enquiry points
The Coroner's office for Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire: North Wing, County Hall, Haverfordwest, SA61 1TP. The office is open from 9:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Telephone: 01437 775001 and 01437 775147
email: pembscoroner@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Out of office hours please contact police stations on Tel.101
The Coroner's Officers for Carmarthenshire are situated in Llanelli. The office is open from 9:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Telephone: 01554 740713 or 01554 740710
email: coronerscarms@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk
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