Scottish Government

2005

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Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 1: BACKGROUND TO THE CONSULTATION
CHAPTER 2: THE CONSULTATION PROCESS
CHAPTER 3: APPROACH TO ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 4: AUTHORISATION AND DONATION OF BODIES
4.1 Authorisation
4.2 Donation of Bodies
CHAPTER 5: DEFINITIONS OF ANATOMICAL EXAMINATION, BODY AND BODY PARTS
5.1 Definition of Anatomical Examination
5.2 Definition of Body and Body Parts
CHAPTER 6: ISSUES OF INSPECTION
6.1 Future Arrangements for HMIA in Scotland
6.2 HM Inspector's Powers to Inspect Premises
CHAPTER 7: ISSUES OF PROTOCOL FOR DEATHS OUTSIDE SCOTLAND
7.1 Implications of Acts Governing Registration of Deaths
7.2 Importation of Bodies
CHAPTER 8: MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES
8.1 Disclosure of Information
8.2 Codes of Practice
8.3 Offences and Penalties
8.4 Other Issues
ANNEX: 1: LIST OF RESPONDENTS
ANNEX: 2: LIST OF CONSULTEES
ANNEX: 3: DETAILED COMMENTS ON PART 1 OF CONSULTATION DOCUMENT
TABLE 1: RESPONDENTS BY CATEGORY