Miscellaneous

8 Regulations.

1

The Secretary of State may make regulations—

a

in relation to bodies the anatomical examination of which is lawful by virtue of section 4 F1or section 4A, with a view to securing their efficient and orderly examination and the decent disposal of the bodies (and parts of them) after their examination has been concluded;

b

in relation to F3bodies or parts of bodies the possession of which is F4authorised under section 5(5), with a view to securing that they are decently cared forF2;

c

in relation to bodies or parts of bodies the display of which is authorised under section 6A(9) with a view to securing that the bodies or parts are decently cared for and displayed with appropriate respect.

2

The regulations may make different provision for different cases or descriptions of case, including different provision for different areas.

3

No regulations under this section shall apply in relation to the body of a person who died before the coming into force of the regulations.

4

The power to make regulations under this section shall be exercisable by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.