Christine Leeman, a campaigner from West Yorkshire, opposes Law Commission proposals to reuse graves in England and Wales. She fears that this would disturb the resting places of war dead. Concerned for her family buried in Dewsbury Cemetery, she launched a petition against what she calls disrespectful plans.

The Law Commission believes existing burial laws are outdated and suggests grave reuse as a remedy for space shortages in urban areas. Currently, some reuse is allowed, but the commission is reviewing public consultation responses before making recommendations to the government later this year.

The Digest, 1/12/2025 @1130PM, CDT

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