Human Tissue Act 2004 (c. 30)

Part 1 E+W+N.I. Removal, storage and use of human organs and other tissue for scheduled purposes

11 Coroners E+W+N.I.

(1) Nothing in this Part applies to anything done for purposes of functions of a coroner or under the authority of a coroner.

(2) Where a person knows, or has reason to believe, that—

(a) the body of a deceased person, or

(b) relevant material which has come from the body of a deceased person,

is, or may be, required for purposes of functions of a coroner, he shall not act on authority under section 1 in relation to the body, or material, except with the consent of the coroner.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 11 in force at 20.10.2005 for specified purposes by S.I. 2005/2792, art. 2(2)(j)

I2 S. 11 in force at 1.9.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/1997, art. 3(3) (with arts. 4, 7, 8)