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<p /> <p>Grave robbing is an appalling offence, though instances are fortunately rare.
The theft of items from graves is a heartless and callous crime which can have a devastating
impact on bereaved relatives and friends. If the offenders responsible are detected
they can expect to feel the full force of the law.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Justice
Court Proceedings Database holds information on defendants proceeded against, found
guilty and sentenced for criminal offences in England and Wales. However, not all
offences are individually reported within the centrally held data. Offences of grave
robbery are reported as part of a wider group of offences and cannot be separately
identified from other offences under the Theft Act. This detailed information is not
reported to Justice Statistics Analytical Services due to its size and complexity
and as such, it can only be obtained at disproportionate cost.</p>
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