Prodded by law enforcement, and pushed by foreign governments, American museums are increasingly returning artifacts to countries of origin, but critics wonder at what cost.
Neither the Arts Council England Guide nor the UK's Charities Act 2022 oblige the British Museum to return the Parthenon Marbles. The decision depends on the discretion of the Trustees.
This article provides a general introduction to the legal framework for class and collective actions in Portugal and reviews major recent developments.