Explanatory note

These Regulations are made in consequence of provisions introduced by the Human Tissue Act 2004 (c. 30) (“the Act”).

Regulation 2 prescribes the information to be included in an appropriate statement to be given to an occupier when entering and searching premises in accordance with a warrant under paragraph 4 of Schedule 5 to the Act. Such information includes a statement of authorisation, a statement of the duly authorised person’s rights, powers and obligations under the Act and a statement of the offence under paragraph 8 of Schedule 5 to the Act.

These Regulations do not impose a cost upon business.