Part 1Transplantation etc.
Use of part of body of deceased person for transplantation, research etc.
10BF1Local authority with parental rights and responsibilities in relation to child: consultation
1
Subsection (2) applies if—
a
there is in force at the relevant time—
i
an authorisation by virtue of section 8(1) by a child of removal and use of a part of the child's body for a purpose referred to in section 3(1), or
ii
a declaration by virtue of section 8B(1) by a child as respects removal and use of a part of the child's body for a purpose referred to in section 3(1), and
b
a local authority with parental rights and parental responsibilities in relation to the child is consulted about the child's most recent views by a health worker by virtue of section 16I(2)(b).
2
The local authority must, in so far as it is reasonably practicable to do so, ascertain the child's most recent views by consulting—
a
the child's parents, and
b
such other persons as the local authority considers appropriate.
3
Subsections (4) and (5) apply if a local authority with parental rights and parental responsibilities in relation to a child is deciding whether to give authorisation by virtue of section 8D or 10 as respects the child.
4
The local authority must, in so far as it is reasonably practicable to do so, ascertain the views of—
a
the child,
b
the child's parents, and
c
any other person whose views the local authority considers to be relevant.
5
The local authority must have regard to the views of—
a
the child,
b
the child's parents, and
c
any other person whose views the local authority considers to be relevant.