US Cultural Property Policy, Law and the Public Interest - Winter 2024

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The United States has a comprehensive framework of laws and policies to protect cultural property, reflecting a commitment to safeguarding heritage. These regulations cover a wide range of areas, including the protection of archaeological sites, historic landmarks, and international agreements to prevent illicit trafficking of cultural objects. The National Stolen Property Act, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, and various other legislative measures play crucial roles in preserving cultural heritage. Additionally, the U.S. engages in international collaborations, import restrictions, capacity-building programs, and exchanges to promote legal access and protect cultural property from trafficking

The Roundtable on the Reform of US Cultural Property Policy, Law, and the Public Interest held in 2014 discussed these important issues surrounding cultural property policy and law in the United States. This event likely delved into the challenges, advancements, and future directions related to cultural property protection within the country

References

1. Bureau of Cultural Affairs - https://eca.state.gov/cultural-heritage-center/cultural-property

2. Cultural Property Law - https://www.justice.gov/usao/file/834826/dl

3. USA - National Cultural Heritage Laws - https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/us/Laws

4. ROUNDTABLE ON THE REFORM OF US CULTURAL PROPERTY POLICY, LAW AND THE PUBLIC INTEREST - http://culturalpropertyobserver.blogspot.com/2014/02/roundtable-on-reform-of-us-cultural.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcnwUCRrznc&t=46s

5. The Public Interest in Cultural Property - John Henry Merryman - https://lawcat.berkeley.edu