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22.—(1) Paragraph (2) applies where the applicant for cremation of the remains of a deceased person—
(a)(i)has informed the cremation authority to which the application for cremation was made that they would like to inspect the medical certificate and confirmatory medical certificate; or
(ii)has nominated another person to inspect those certificates; and
(b)has given one or more telephone numbers to the cremation authority at which the applicant, or the person nominated by the applicant, may be contacted.
(2) As soon as the cremation authority receives the medical certificate and confirmatory medical certificate it must make all reasonable efforts to notify the applicant for cremation or any person nominated by that person, by telephone on the number (or one of the numbers) provided, of the receipt of those certificates.
(3) Within 48 hours, beginning with the time at which the cremation authority notifies the person under paragraph (2), that person may—
(a)at a time and place agreed with the cremation authority, inspect the medical certificate and confirmatory medical certificate; and
(b)make representations to the medical referee about any matter contained in such a certificate or the inquiry made by the person who gave the certificate.
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