Did resurrectionists ever face legal reform or changes in laws?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Resurrectionist
Yes, resurrectionists, or body snatchers, faced legal reforms in the 19th century as public outrage grew over grave robbing. Laws were enacted to protect graves and regulate the supply of cadavers for medical research. The Anatomy Act of 1832 in the UK allowed licensed medical schools to use unclaimed bodies, reducing the need for illegal body snatching.