The Return of Cultural Objects (Revocation) Regulations 2018
This instrument will revoke the domestic regulations which implement EU Directive 2014/60, relating to the return of cultural objects unlawfully removed from the territory of EU Member States, so avoiding a one-sided obligation upon the UK to return cultural objects, in the event of 'no deal' with the EU upon exit.
Sifting committees’ recommendation
The sifting committees agreed with the government that this statutory instrument does not have to have a debate in parliament, though one may still occur.
Statutory instrument
Explanatory memorandum
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Published 23 July 2018Last updated 16 October 2018 + show all updates
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This SI was laid before Parliament on 15 October 2018 under the negative procedure.
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Both sifting committees have given their recommendation for this statutory instrument.
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First published.