29. Objections to autopsy
(1) If the senior next of kin of the deceased asks a coroner not to direct an autopsy but the coroner decides that an autopsy is necessary the coroner must immediately give notice in writing of the decision to the senior next of kin.

(2) Unless the coroner believes that an autopsy needs to be performed immediately it must not be performed if a request has been made under sub-section (1) until 48 hours after the senior next of kin has been given notice of the decision.

(3) Within 48 hours after receiving notice of the decision, the senior next of kin may apply to the Supreme Court for an order that no autopsy be performed.

(4) The Supreme Court may make an order that no autopsy be performed if it is satisfied that it is desirable in the circumstances.

(5) In this section, "senior next of kin" in relation to a deceased person, means--
(a) if the person, immediately before death, was married--the spouse; or
(b) if the person, immediately before death, was not married or, if married, the spouse is not available--a son or daughter of or over 18; or
(c) if a spouse, son or daughter is not available--a parent; or
(d) if a spouse, son, daughter or parent is not available--a brother or sister of or over 18; or
(e) if a spouse, son, daughter, parent, brother or sister is not available--an executor named in the will of the deceased or a person who, immediately before the death, was a personal representative of the deceased.

(6) In sub-section (5) "spouse" includes a person who, immediately before the death, was living with the deceased person on a permanent and bona fide domestic basis.