18Medical reviewers to authorise cremationS
(1)This section applies where—
(a)a person (“A”) died outwith Scotland, and
(b)it is intended that A be cremated in Scotland.
(2)A medical reviewer must, on an application by a person who wishes to arrange the cremation of A, determine whether it is safe for A's body to be cremated.
(3)If the medical reviewer determines that it is safe for A's body to be cremated, the medical reviewer must give the applicant a certificate authorising the cremation.
(4)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision about—
(a)the form and content of applications under subsection (2),
(b)the procedure to be followed by medical reviewers in relation to applications under subsection (2),
(c)the form and content of the certificate authorising the cremation to be given under subsection (3).
Commencement Information
I1S. 18(1)-(3) in force at 13.5.2015 by S.S.I. 2015/115, art. 3
I2S. 18(4) in force at 25.3.2015 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2015/115, art. 2, Sch.
I3S. 18(4) in force at 13.5.2015 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2015/115, art. 3