8 Regulations.E+W+S
(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 [F2bodies or] parts of bodies the possession of which is [F3authorised under section 5(5)], with a view to securing that they are decently cared for[F4;
(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.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 8(1)(a) inserted (S.) (12.5.2006 for specified purposes, 1.9.2006 in so far as not already in force) by Human Tissue (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 4), ss. 53(12)(a), 62(2); S.S.I. 2006/251, arts. 2, 3, sch.
F2Words in s. 8(1)(b) inserted (S.) (12.5.2006 for specified purposes, 1.9.2006 in so far as not already in force) by Human Tissue (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 4), ss. 53(12)(b)(i), 62(2); S.S.I. 2006/251, arts. 2, 3, sch.
F3Words in s. 8(1)(b) substituted (S.) (12.5.2006 for specified purposes, 1.9.2006 in so far as not already in force) by Human Tissue (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 4), ss. 53(12)(b)(ii), 62(2); S.S.I. 2006/251, arts. 2, 3, sch.
F4S. 8(1)(c) inserted (S.) (12.5.2006 for specified purposes, 1.9.2006 in so far as not already in force) by Human Tissue (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 4), ss. 53(12)(c), 62(2); S.S.I. 2006/251, arts. 2, 3, sch.