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Written question asked by Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 April 2026. It was answered by Alex Davies-Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Cemeteries

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when his Department plans to respond to the Law Commission's recommendations on the reclamation and reuse of graves.

Answer

The Law Commission’s recommendations on burial were published on 18 March 2026 in its final report on the Burial and Cremation sub-project of a wider review of the legislative framework for burial, cremation and new funerary methods. Reports will also be published in due course in relation to New Funerary Methods and Rights and Obligations relating to Funerary Methods, Funerals and Remains.

The Government will consider the Law Commission’s recommendations carefully and will respond in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
127282
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Cemeteries
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk