16th June 2007, 10:13 PM
I cannot see what is wrong with Simon comments at all given the legal complexities. It may be that no offence is committed, as I understand it, in any event. This is the point.
In particular I think there does need to be discussion on this and sharing of infomation.
My own view is at present is if at all possible wait and see if some clarity emerges while EH do their job.
The IFA website contains the following statement
"It has come to our attention that the practice of the Ministry of Justice in dealing with applications for licences under the Burial Act has changed. The statement received from the Ministry of Justice (or its predecessor department) in response to a number of applications is set out below.
English Heritage in discussion with DCMS and MoJ has issued the following statement of the current position which has been posted on Britarch: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadm...F=P&P=8294.
The IFA shares the enormous concern expressed by a large number of members and is working with a number of bodies, including English Heritage and the Church of England to resolve this issue. A letter has been sent to the Minister of State, the Rt Hon Harriet Harman QC MP expressing our concerns and requesting a speedy resolution to this matter. A copy of the letter will be posted on the website (together with any response) once its receipt has been acknowledged.
Whilst the IFA has made representations on behalf of the profession, we strongly urge those who may be affected by changes in practice to write directly to the Ministry of Justice to express their concern, and detailing any specific issues as soon as they emerge."
Peter Wardle
In particular I think there does need to be discussion on this and sharing of infomation.
My own view is at present is if at all possible wait and see if some clarity emerges while EH do their job.
The IFA website contains the following statement
"It has come to our attention that the practice of the Ministry of Justice in dealing with applications for licences under the Burial Act has changed. The statement received from the Ministry of Justice (or its predecessor department) in response to a number of applications is set out below.
English Heritage in discussion with DCMS and MoJ has issued the following statement of the current position which has been posted on Britarch: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadm...F=P&P=8294.
The IFA shares the enormous concern expressed by a large number of members and is working with a number of bodies, including English Heritage and the Church of England to resolve this issue. A letter has been sent to the Minister of State, the Rt Hon Harriet Harman QC MP expressing our concerns and requesting a speedy resolution to this matter. A copy of the letter will be posted on the website (together with any response) once its receipt has been acknowledged.
Whilst the IFA has made representations on behalf of the profession, we strongly urge those who may be affected by changes in practice to write directly to the Ministry of Justice to express their concern, and detailing any specific issues as soon as they emerge."
Peter Wardle