Section 4 Prohibition of removal of body out of England without notice.C1
England and Wales
The body of a deceased person shall not be removed out of England until the expiration of the prescribed period after notice of the removal has been given to F1the senior coroner in whose area the body is situated, or otherwise than in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed, and any person contravening the provisions of this section shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding F2level 3 on the standard scale.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in s. 4 substituted (25.7.2013) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), s. 182(4)(e), Sch. 21 para. 3 (with s. 180); S.I. 2013/1869, art. 2(o)(i)
- F2
Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 38, 46
Modifications
- C1
S. 4 excluded by Visiting Forces Act 1952 (c. 67), s. 7(4)