The Anatomy Act 1984 (Commencement) Order 1988

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order brings the Anatomy Act 1984 into force on 14th February 1988 and contains transitional provisions which —

(a) provide for a person licensed under the Anatomy Act 1832 (which is repealed by the Anatomy Act 1984) to practise anatomy to be treated as licensed under the 1984 Act until he attains 70 or ceases to occupy the post he holds on 14th February 1988;

(b) provide for premises used for carrying out anatomical examinations notice of which was given under the 1832 Act to be treated as licensed under the 1984 Act for 1 year or until an application for a licence under the 1984 Act has been dealt with;

(c) provide for a person licensed under the 1832 Act to practise anatomy to be treated as licensed under the 1984 Act to possess parts of bodies for a period of 6 months or until his application for a licence under the 1984 Act is dealt with;

(d) provide for a direction or permission given under the 1832 Act to be treated as an authorisation under the 1984 Act for the use of a body for anatomical examination.