Fatality Inquiry Called into the Death of Howard Hyde

Minister of Justice Cecil Clarke, after consulting with the chief medical examiner, said today, Sept. 17, a fatality inquiry will be held into the death of Howard Hyde.

Mr. Clarke outlined the terms of reference for the inquiry and said it will examine the circumstances under which Mr. Hyde died, Nov. 22, 2007, the cause of death, and the manner of death, and may make recommendations about any matters arising from the inquiry.

A judge who conducts an inquiry under the Fatality Investigations Act has all the powers of a commissioner appointed under the Public Inquiries Act which includes, the authority to hold public hearings and hear witnesses.