Secondly, the bill provides coroners with the sole discretion to decide whether a coronial inquiry should also include an inquest. A coronial inquiry is either held on the papers—that is, held in chambers—or held in open court in the form of an inquest. In each case, the coroner decides which method is most appropriate under the Coroners Act. Currently, if anyone wishes to give evidence or cross-examine any witness, then the coroner must hold an inquest regardless of whether the coroner considers it necessary. This amendment will prevent inquests from taking place where, having regard to the statutory criteria in the Coroners Act, the coroner considers a hearing in chambers is appropriate and an inquest is not needed. This would help to ensure that appropriate cases are progressed through the system more efficiently.