Coronavirus (Transportation, storage and disposal of dead bodies etc) (1705)

What is this notice?

  • Advertises where the appropriate national body has made or revoked a declaration to designate a particular local authority to address insufficient capacity to transport, store or dispose of dead bodies or other remains during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Advertises where the appropriate national body has made a scheme for the making of compensatory payments to persons to whom directions are given where there has been insufficient capacity to transport, store or dispose of dead bodies or other remains during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What legislation does it relate to?

  • Coronavirus Act 2020 (Sch. 28, Pt. II, Para. 4 (4)(b), Para.5 (a)-(c))
  • Coronavirus Act 2020 (Sch. 28, Pt. II, Para. 8 (1))

Who places this notice?

  • Secretary of State
  • The Scottish Ministers
  • The Welsh Ministers
  • Department of Health (Northern Ireland)

Where can I find these notices on The Gazette website?

Notice 1705

Further information