Sch 21 para 38
For section 7 (jurisdiction of coroners) substitute— Jurisdiction of coroners (7) (1) As regards Northern Ireland, the jurisdiction of coroners which is referred to in section 33 of the Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (treasure) is exercisable in relation to anything that is treasure for the purposes of this Act. (2) That jurisdiction is not exercisable for the purposes of the law relating to treasure trove in relation to anything found after the commencement of section 4. (3) The Act of 1959 has effect subject to this section. (4) An inquest held by virtue of subsection (1) is to be held without a jury, unless the coroner orders otherwise. (5) As regards England and Wales, see Chapter 4 of Part 1 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (which confers jurisdiction on the Coroner for Treasure in relation to an object that is or may be treasure, or treasure trove found before the commencement of section 4).