A group has been set up to review burial and cremation
legislation in Scotland, in recognition that the
legislation needs to be updated to reflect 21st Century
life and better serve the people of Scotland. On 7th March
2005 the first meeting of the group was held. The groups
remit is to review relevant legislation, including the
Cremation Acts of 1902 and 1952 and the Burial Grounds
(Scotland) Act 1855 as amended, and to make recommendations
on how the legislation could be changed. This review will,
where appropriate, recognise the established role of the
Procurator Fiscal Service, and take account of policy
developments in England (specifically the Shipman Inquiry's
work on death certification) and international good
practice.
To view the press release issued on 7th March 2005 click
on the link below:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2005/03/07124727
The views expressed in these pages are those of
the Group and do not necessarily represent those of the
Scottish Executive Health Department or Scottish
Ministers. All papers found in this section are draft
working papers and are produced to promote discussion
at the meetings.