# The Hydrolysis (Scotland) (No. 1) Regulations 2026, Regulation 9: Amendment to the Certification of Death (Scotland) Act 2011 (Authorisation of Cremation – Death Outwith Scotland) Regulations 2015


(1) The Certification of Death (Scotland) Act 2011 (Authorisation of Cremation – Death Outwith Scotland) Regulations 2015 (“2015 Regulations”) are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (4).
(2) In regulation 4 (procedure for determination), after “cremate” insert “or hydrolyse”.
(3) In regulation 5 (form of certificate under section 18(3) of the Act), after “cremate” insert “or hydrolyse”.
(4) In the schedule, for Form Y and Form Z, substitute Form Y and Form Z contained in schedule 3 of these Regulations.
(5) Despite the amendments made by these Regulations, a Form Y or Form Z that is completed by a medical reviewer in accordance with the 2015 Regulations prior to 2 March 2026 may accompany an application for cremation made on or after that date.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2026/9780111064443/regulation/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-hydrolysis-scotland-no-1-regulations-2026/regulation-9
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