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Can I keep organs or tissue following Coroners autopsies for research, for example to check the prevalence of CJD in the population?

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Can I keep organs or tissue following Coroners autopsies for research, for example to check the prevalence of CJD in the population?

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According to the Human Tissue Act, consent from the deceased person, a person nominated by them, or a ‘qualifying person’ (usually family members) will be needed to carry out any research or public health monitoring on tissue from the deceased. After Coroners have completed their work the body and tissue must either be • Disposed of sensitively • Returned to the family • Consented for use for another Scheduled Purpose such as research, plus health monitoring.