Gail Porter has run-in with police while scattering dad's ashes on Scots beach

Gail Porter has run-in with police while scattering dad's ashes on Scots beach

Gail Porter had a run-in with officers while scattering her dad's ashes on a Scots beach.

‘Scattering human ashes not littering’

THE practice of scattering human ashes into the sea is not classified as litter under the current laws, says the permanent secretary for Environment Dr Sivendra Michael. He said while there was no regulation specifically prohibiting the scattering of ashes, the Government was considering how best to address any potential environmental impact. “We are currently working with religious organisations to explore alternative ways of handling ashes, su…