In 2008, the Saint George's Society, in a case heard by the Supreme Federal Court, was exempted from paying R$41,831.70 in property tax to the city of Salvador. According to the unanimous decision of the judges, non-profit cemeteries are exempt from taxes. In 2009, the British Cemetery hosted the opening of the "Darwin in Bahia "exposition. It marked the bicentenary of Charles Darwin, who visited Salvador during his "Beagle" expedition. Two of his travel companions are buried on the cemetery. In 2009, the Anglican Parish of the Good Shepherd has legally separated from the Saint George Society, who has since administered the British Cemetery as a non-profit organization.