Petition · past parliament
Amend the British Museum Act 1963
Closed
236 signatures
What the petition asks
We ask Parliament to amend the British Museum Act 1963 to allow the Trustees to accept repatriation requests for artefacts, such as the Benin Bronzes and other pieces acquired during the colonial era.
Timeline
| 9 Nov 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 May 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
236
Status
Closed
Opened
9 Nov 2021
Closed
9 May 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.