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. Judges: Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, Master of the Rolls, Lord Justice … Continue reading Ghai, Regina (on The Application of) v Newcastle City Council and Others: CA 10 Feb 2010

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 had established that open air cremation was a sufficiently serious element of his religious beliefs … Continue reading Ghai v Newcastle City Council: Admn 8 May 2009