Explanatory Notes

Human Tissue (Scotland) Act 2006

2006 asp 4

16 March 2006

The Act – an Overview

Part 2:  Post-Mortem Examinations

Section 27 – Requirements for carrying out post-mortem examination

67.This section provides that a hospital post-mortem examination cannot be carried out unless it has been duly authorised in accordance with section 29, 30, 31, 32 or 33 and the further requirements in relation to post-mortem examination and removal and retention of organs under section 35 are satisfied.