The proposed destruction of post-1858 Wills
The Register of Qualified Genealogists is completely opposed to the proposed destruction of post-1858 Wills as put forward by the Ministry of Justice in December 2023. The proposals contain contradictions and misleading statements, which demonstrate a lack of understanding that is based on flawed principles, along with a total disregard for the historical, social and […]
RQG response to Ministry of Justice proposal on original Will documents
RQG response to Ministry of Justice (MOJ) proposal on Original Will Documents There is still time for RQG members and student members to respond to the recent email that was sent about the proposed legislation changes to the digitisation, storage and retention of original Will documents. Please email comms@qualifiedgenealogists.org to let the Directors know your […]
RQG Prize Winners 2023
Every year the Register of Qualified Genealogists (RQG) awards prizes (£50 book token via Amazon) to students studying at Diploma or Masters level at the institutions affiliated to RQG: The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies The University of Dundee The University of Strathclyde The University of Limerick The Register of Qualified Genealogists is a […]
Thank you Clare O’Grady!
RQG member Clare O’Grady has stepped down from her role as a member of the RQG communications group after many years of service. On behalf of the RQG Board and membership, I would like to thank her for the enormous amount of hard work she has put into keeping RQG communications on track and in […]