Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996

7(1)Where the nominated undertaker removes remains in relation to the removal of which a licence has been granted under paragraph 2(1) or (2) above, it shall carry out in accordance with the reasonable requests of the licensee—

(a)its functions under paragraph 3 above with respect to disposal of the remains, and

(b)if it removes any monument to the deceased, its functions under paragraph 5 above with respect to disposal of the monument.

(2)The Secretary of State may give such directions as he thinks fit with respect to the carrying out of any function under this Schedule.

(3)No licence shall be required under section 25 of the [1857 c. 81.] Burial Act 1857 for the removal under this Schedule of any remains.

(4)Nothing in any enactment relating to burial grounds and no obligation or restriction imposed under ecclesiastical law or otherwise shall have effect to prohibit, restrict or impose any condition on the removal under this Schedule of any remains or monument.