On 14th November 2024 the Scottish Government laid four key sets of regulations before the Scottish Parliament, marking a significant step in the implementation of […]
The Law Commission are holding two online events. These events will be an opportunity to: hear about their provisional proposals for reform from Professor Nick Hopkins, […]
The Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965 (Prohibition on Disposal of a Body without Authorisation) Amendment Regulations 2024 were laid in the […]
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are conducting a public survey around the use of biocidal chemicals when handling the deceased. They invite anyone who […]
Following a period of consultation, the Human Tissue Authority has published revised guidance on the sensitive handling of pregnancy remains, which can be viewed here.
It is now only a few days until the new death certification and medical examiner system becomes statutory in England and Wales. In light of […]
Alan Brown of Leicester City Council has put together a flowchart to help understand what cremation forms are required around the transitional period from the […]
The Ministry of Justice has published a revised list of questions and answers to help address the questions that were raised on the stakeholder meetings […]
The Environment Agency has published updated guidance on managing the risk to groundwater from human burials. The updated guidance can be read here.
The Scottish Government held a collection of public consultations between 25 August – 17 November 2023 on proposals for different aspects of regulation of the […]
