SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 28Transportation, storage and disposal of dead bodies etc
PART 3Power to direct local authorities etc
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1
This paragraph applies if the appropriate national authority considers that a local authority—
a
has failed properly to exercise any of its functions as a burial authority or a cremation authority, or
b
has failed properly to exercise any of its other functions in connection with the transport, storage or disposal of dead bodies or other human remains (whether under this Schedule or otherwise).
2
The appropriate national authority may give the local authority directions as to the exercise of its functions in connection with any of those matters.
3
A direction under this paragraph must be given in writing.
4
The power to give directions under this paragraph includes power to vary or revoke the directions.
5
A local authority must comply with a direction under this paragraph.