Part 2Regulation of activities involving human tissue
Codes of practice
26Preparation of codes
1
The Authority may prepare and issue codes of practice for the purpose of—
a
giving practical guidance to persons carrying on activities within its remit, and
b
laying down the standards expected in relation to the carrying-on of such activities.
2
The Authority shall deal under subsection (1) with the following matters—
a
the carrying-out of anatomical examinations;
b
the storage of anatomical specimens;
c
the storage and disposal of former anatomical specimens;
d
the definition of death for the purposes of this Act;
e
communication with the family of the deceased in relation to the making of a post-mortem examination;
f
the making of post-mortem examinations;
g
communication with the family of the deceased in relation to the removal from the body of the deceased, for use for a scheduled purpose, of any relevant material of which the body consists or which it contains;
h
the removal from a human body, for use for a scheduled purpose, of any relevant material of which the body consists or which it contains;
i
the storage for use for a scheduled purpose, and the use for such a purpose, of—
i
the body of a deceased person, or
ii
relevant material which has come from a human body;
j
the storage for use for a scheduled purpose, and the use for such a purpose, of an existing holding within the meaning of section 9;
k
the import, and the export, of—
i
the body of a deceased person, or
ii
relevant material which has come from a human body,
for use for a scheduled purpose;
l
the disposal of relevant material which—
i
has been removed from a human body for use for a scheduled purpose, or
ii
has come from a human body and is an existing holding for the purposes of section 9.
3
In dealing under subsection (1) with the matters mentioned in subsection (2)(h) and (i), the Authority shall, in particular, deal with consent.
4
The Authority shall—
a
keep any code of practice under this section under review, and
b
prepare a revised code of practice when appropriate.
5
Before preparing a code of practice under this section, the Authority shall—
a
consult such persons as it considers appropriate,
b
if the code of practice relates to Wales, consult the National Assembly for Wales, and
c
if the code of practice relates to Northern Ireland, consult the relevant Northern Ireland department.
6
The Authority shall publish a code of practice issued under this section in such way as, in its opinion, is likely to bring it to the attention of those interested.
7
A code of practice issued under this section shall come into effect on such day as may be appointed by directions.
8
Codes of practice under this section may make different provision in relation to England, Wales and Northern Ireland respectively.