2. Stewardship of collections
Maintaining and developing collections for current and future generations
Ethics
1. Public engagement & public benefit
Working in partnership with audiences
Everyday Ethics: case studies
Use these ethical dilemmas to support your everyday practice
Collecting ethically, sustainably and responsibly during a crisis
Jenny Shaw from Wellcome Collection shares its approach
Do museums need to rethink due diligence when it comes to repatriation?
Recent cases have highlighted the need for clearer thinking on the sensitive process of returning objects
Row over delay in repatriation of Blackfoot regalia from RAMM
Siksika representatives express frustration but museum says it is following due diligence
Voxpop: What next for decolonisation?
Last year saw the issue of decolonisation increase in visibility as pressure grew on museums to address the colonial legacies …
New research into Egyptian mummies leads to calls for major ethical review
Critics raise concerns after academics recreate "voice" of Nesyamun
Arts council seeks expert to produce guidance on repatriation
Supplier will be asked to create up-to-date resource for museums
Does the argument that museums hold collections on behalf of the world still stand?
V&A director puts renewed focus on 2002 declaration on universal museums
Can 3D printing drive repatriation efforts in museums?
A research project is exploring the role new technologies can play in the return of objects
Approval of London Fire Brigade Museum development sparks local anger
Lambeth residents to ask secretary of state to call in decision for review