House of Lords written question – answered on 25th April 2013.
To ask Her Majesty's Government who is the legal owner of the remains of King Richard III.
Generally, there is no ownership of a body or human remains, although there may be other rights or duties in relation to possession of a body or human remains depending upon the context. In this case, the Archaeological Services Department at the University of Leicester has responsibility for storing and caring for the remains of King Richard III until they are laid to rest at a suitable location under the licence issued by Ministry of Justice pursuant to powers under the Burial Act 1857.
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