SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 13Registration of deaths and still-births
PART 3Northern Ireland
23Signing of certificates of cause of death
1
This paragraph applies if—
a
a person dies as a result of any natural illness,
b
the person was treated by a registered medical practitioner (“A”) within 28 days prior to the date of the person’s death,
c
the time when (apart from this paragraph) A would be required to sign the certificate of cause of death under Article 25(2) falls within any period for which this paragraph has effect,
d
at that time, A is unable to sign the certificate or it is impracticable for A to do so, and
e
another registered medical practitioner (“B”) can state to the best of B’s knowledge and belief the cause of death.
2
B may sign the certificate of cause of death under Article 25(2).
3
B is subject to the other duties applicable to a person who has signed such a certificate.
4
A is not subject to any duties in relation to such a certificate.