Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023
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Chapter 7 Duties of coroners in respect of reports of human remains | ||
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Duties of coroners in respect of reports of human remains which are also archaeological objects | ||
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115. (1) Where a report is made to a coroner concerning human remains, whether under the Coroners Act 1962 or otherwise, and it appears to the coroner that the remains are, or may be, an archaeological object, the coroner shall, as soon as is practicable, consult the Board. | ||
(2) Where, after a consultation referred to in subsection (1) between a coroner and the Board, the Board is satisfied that the human remains concerned are an archaeological object— | ||
(a) the remains shall be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of this Act and notwithstanding the provisions of the Coroners Act 1962 , and | ||
(b) the coroner shall not take any further action in respect of the remains. |