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National Health Act, 2003 (Act No. 61 of 2003)

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Regulations regarding the rendering of Forensic Pathology Service, 2007

Medico Legal Investigation of Specific Categories of Unnatural Deaths

 

36.
(1) In case of death or deaths associated with aircraft accidents, mass disasters and scuba- or other diving-related incidents, the South African Police Service must immediately notify the Chief Specialist: Forensic Pathologist of a province where such death or deaths occurred.

 

(2) The post modem examination of the deaths contemplated in sub-regulation (1) must only be performed by a registered forensic pathologist, as designated by the Chief Specialist of such a province.

 

(3) The investigation of specific categories of unnatural deaths must be managed in consultation with the Chief Specialist: Forensic Pathologist of the province where such death or deaths occurred.