20th August 2014, 08:36 AM
I'm with Kevin, thank you for linking to the PDF guidance, which clarifies the updated MoJ guidance, Ic couldn't do it from where I was.
For clarity, the exhumation licence covers all burials, wherever they me be, with re-burial appropriate to the context of recovery. Archiving on the grounds of research potential may be identified for sample burials, though this is less likely where re-burial of post-medieval skeletons is concerned. Again it comes down to case specific responses from the MoJ.
BomberH, I hope Kevin and I have provided some assistance, and that the gravitas that should be associated with dealing with human remains prevents others from spurious discussion of un-ethical alternatives. We strive to be taken seriously as proffesionals, and while humorous asides are to be encouraged, simply being provocative (and I am provoked) and deliberately twisting debate and interpretation is a pointless diversion.
For clarity, the exhumation licence covers all burials, wherever they me be, with re-burial appropriate to the context of recovery. Archiving on the grounds of research potential may be identified for sample burials, though this is less likely where re-burial of post-medieval skeletons is concerned. Again it comes down to case specific responses from the MoJ.
BomberH, I hope Kevin and I have provided some assistance, and that the gravitas that should be associated with dealing with human remains prevents others from spurious discussion of un-ethical alternatives. We strive to be taken seriously as proffesionals, and while humorous asides are to be encouraged, simply being provocative (and I am provoked) and deliberately twisting debate and interpretation is a pointless diversion.