Petition
Amend the British Museum Act 1963 to allow for the return of artefacts
Closed
50 signatures
What the petition asks
Museums are facing calls to return artefacts to their places of origin. The British Museum Act holds that the Trustees of the British Museum shall not dispose of objects vested in them except in very limited circumstances.
Some nations have called for the return of artefacts. We believe that other nations can preserve artefacts that are currently in British museums.
Timeline
| 28 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
50
Status
Closed
Opened
28 Feb 2025
Closed
28 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.