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.