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Restitution and Repatriation: A Practical Guide for Museums in England

Online guide produced by the Institute of Art and Law and made freely available on the Arts Council website. The guide aims to provide best practice advice for museums responding to restitution and repatriation cases. The guide was updated in 2026 and includes sections on provenance research, dealing with a claim and implementing the outcome. There are case studies, templates and checklists and references to relevant national and international legal instruments.

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Website of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), the UK government department responsible for the arts, architecture, design and the built environment, broadcasting, the creative industries (including film and music), cultural property, education and social policy, heritage, libraries, museums and galleries, the National Lottery, sport and recreation and tourism. The website includes press notices, publications, consultations, and results of research. It also explains DCMS policy at local, regional and international levels.

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