Giving certificate of cause of death directly
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27(1)This paragraph applies if—
(a)a registered medical practitioner signs a certificate of cause of death under Article 25(2) (whether or not the certificate is signed in reliance on paragraph 23 or 24), and
(b)the certificate is signed during any period for which this paragraph has effect.
(2)The medical practitioner—
(a)must forthwith send a copy of the certificate, together with such other particulars as are prescribed under Article 25(2), to the registrar by electronic means,
(b)is not required to give the certificate to the informant (but may do so).
(3)The informant is not subject to any duties in relation to the certificate.