Rejected petition Legislate to Return the Elgin Marbles to Greece

Parliament should legislate to amend sections 3 and 5 of the British Museum Act 1963 in order to permit and direct the return of the Elgin Marbles from the British Museum to Greece.

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On the 200th anniversary of the Greek War of Independence, Parliament should reflect the UK’s long history of friendship with Greece by legislating for the return of 'The Parthenon Sculptures'/'Elgin Marbles'. Whatever the legalities of Lord Elgin’s removal of the Marbles, there can be no denying their cultural importance to the Greek nation. The Marbles' return would be a fitting gesture of the UK’s affection and respect for Greece and its people with which to mark this important anniversary.

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Allow the Trustees of the British Museum to accept repatriation requests
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/550304

Return of the Parthenon Marbles through the establishment of an independent body
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/552447

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Date submitted 12 March 2021
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