This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament

Rejected petition Give back the Parthenon Marbles to Greece

To set a date in 2022 to deliver the marbles back to Greece

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To right a wrong and give the Marbles back to where they belong

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a decision for the trustees of the British Museum.

You might like to sign this petition calling for changes to make it easier for items to be returned:

Amend the British Museum Act 1963: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/600509

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