PREVENTING THE LAWFUL BURIAL OF A BODY

Authors
HIRST M
Citation
M. Hirst, PREVENTING THE LAWFUL BURIAL OF A BODY, Criminal law review, 1996, pp. 96-103
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Criminology & Penology",Law
Journal title
Criminal law review → ACNP
ISSN journal
0011135X
Year of publication
1996
Pages
96 - 103
Database
ISI
SICI code
0011-135X(1996):<96:PTLBOA>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Indictments for preventing the lawful burial of a dead body are occasi onally seen today, but the origins and elements of this offence are no t widely understood. This article examines the history and uses of one of the more obscure common law offences.