17th June 2007, 08:31 PM
Quote:quote:Since the MoJ do not appear to have consulted widely with the archaeological profession to set alternative provisions in place before curtailing a licensing practice which has held good for decades, they leave us no option at present but to proceed without a license, especially since many Planning Permissions will involve requirements (via conditions and/or legal obligations) to retrieve human remains according to appropriate professional standards. I must say that I resent having had to put myself at personal risk of censure over this matter.As an outsider and not knowing much of this process.
To break the law is a serious offence.
The fall out of an archaeologist digging up human remains without a license will be very damaging to your profession. (the stigma nighthawking leaves on mine is a very good example)
No matter what the law is... archaeologists should stick to the law and should not promote or practise anything else. If you believe you are "breaking the law" then stop.
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