Law Commission - New Funerary Methods - Leeds event

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Attend this in person event to hear about the Law Commission's consultation on new funerary methods.

Seminar room G.31 Maurice Keyworth Building

New Funerary Methods Consultation Events

The consultation events the Law Commission is holding for the New Funerary Methods project.

This in-person event is a part of our public consultation, following publication of the New Funerary Methods Consultation Paper.As a part of the Law Commission’s overall Burial, Cremation, and New Funerary Methods project, the New Funerary Methods Consultation Paper is an important step towards our ultimate aim of making recommendations to Government about a future-proof framework which will enable the regulation of new funerary methods.New funerary methods are ways to break down a body other than burial, cremation or burial at sea. Although not currently regulated in England and Wales, some new funerary methods, such as alkaline hydrolysis and human composting, are available in other countries.During this consultation event, we will explain the role of the Law Commission as an independent law reform body and give an overview of the key issues and provisional proposals set out in the Consultation Paper. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and share your views with the Law Commission.The Consultation Paper and a summary are available on the project webpage, <a href="https://lawcom.gov.uk/project/new-funerary-methods/" title="https://lawcom.gov.uk/project/new-funerary-methods/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>, together with more information about the project. A form for responding to the consultation can also be found on that page.The response to our questions and provisional proposals will inform our recommendations to Government. Consultees can respond during the consultation period, which will run until 4 September 2025. This event is open to all and will be held in person in room G.13 Maurice Keyworth Building, Moorland Road, Leeds, LS6 1AN. The building is fully wheelchair accessible.Book your place now.

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