chloechadwel

[des8]

It is illegal and a criminal offence to disturb a grave, other than for an officially sanctioned exhumation. (cf Burial act 1857)

A court case might bring forth the council's investigation report as part of their defence

You might have a civil case for damages caused by emotional distress

It just might (repeat might) be possible to bring a private prosecution
.However bringing a private prosecution is not as straightforward as issuing a county court claim, and it might well be taken over by the CPS, who may then discontinue the action.

Note the predominance of "might", and even if either action is possible and feasible, it will not be stress free and could prove expensive.

[Chloechadwel]

From Chloechadwel.
Thank you DES8 for your previous response, and to the input from everyone else.
I will take all information on board and should anyone be interested I will post updates.
Thank you all.

[des8]

Please do keep us informed, as we never cease to learn and it might help others

[dslippy]

If a freedom of information request was rejected as vexatious, you can appeal. Do not anticipate success.

Having said that you appear certain of thisng you cannot be certain of and ask for certainty where none may exist.

It can be properly distressing to have happen what happened. That said, you may also be asking for remedies which do not exist.

[Chloechadwel]

Hello DSLIPPY,
Thank you for your input. I genuinely appreciate the effort.
For my interest and clarity, would you please clarify the meaning of your second paragraph, “Having said that you appear certain of things you cannot be certain of”.......... etc.

Your clarification will be of help with reference to future legal conversations/approaches etc.
As I have never made any accusations that I have not been 100 per cent of the facts, it would be helpful to have your perspective on my representation whereby I may appear uncertain of facts.
Thank you.
Chloechadwel.