References: [2010] EWCA Civ 59, [2010] 7 EG 101, [2011] 1 QB 591, [2010] 3 WLR 737, [2010] PTSR 1003
Links: Bailii
Coram: Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, Master of the Rolls, Lord Justice Moore-Bick and Lord Justice Etherton
Ratio: The claimant appealed against a refusal of an order refusing him permission to use land for the purposes of an open air cremations, as required by his religion.
Held: His appeal succeeded. The 1902 Act should be interpreted generously in its reference to buildings.
Statutes: Cremation Act 1902, Cremation (England and Wales) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008 No 2841)
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
This case cites:
- Cited – Ghai v Newcastle City Council Admn (Bailii, [2009] EWHC 978 (Admin), Times 18-May-09)
The claimant argued that the restrictions on open air cremations as required by his Hindu belief was unreasonable and infringed his human rights.
Held: The burning of a body otherwise than at a crematorium was a criminal offence. The claimant . .
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This case is cited by:
- Cited – Doogan and Another v NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board SCS (Bailii, [2013] ScotCS CSIH – 36)
(Extra Division, Inner House) The reclaimers, Roman Catholic midwives working on a labour ward as co-ordinators, sought to assert a right of conscientious objection under the 1967 Act. The respondents said that only those directly involved in the . .
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Last Update: 08 October 2019
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