CAN INTERNATIONAL LAW PROVIDE GREECE WITH A SUITABLE AVENUE FOR THE PARTHENON MARBLES REPATRIATION?
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Title
CAN INTERNATIONAL LAW PROVIDE GREECE WITH A SUITABLE AVENUE FOR THE PARTHENON MARBLES REPATRIATION?
Description
The Parthenon Marbles (‘the Marbles’) extraction from Greece to the United Kingdom in the nineteenth century by Thomas Bruce, 7th Lord of Elgin, where it remains today in the British Museum, has been part of controversial public debate about who possesses lawful title over the Marbles. Greece has made numerous demands for the restitution of this historically and culturally significant piece, yet the United Kingdom has denied these requests and is protected by domestic legislation from returning the Parthenon Marbles. Currently, it appears the most suitable avenue of restitution for Greece is by pursuing legal action under international law. Based on the evidence collected, Greece has a strong claim for restitution, however there are jurisdictional difficulties and the non-binding nature of advisory opinions which will need to be overcome for a successful outcome.
The Parthenon Marbles (‘the Marbles’) extraction from Greece to the United Kingdom in the nineteenth century by Thomas Bruce, 7th Lord of Elgin, where it remains today in the British Museum, has been part of controversial public debate about who possesses lawful title over the Marbles. Greece has made numerous demands for the restitution of this historically and culturally significant piece, yet the United Kingdom has denied these requests and is protected by domestic legislation from returning the Parthenon Marbles. Currently, it appears the most suitable avenue of restitution for Greece is by pursuing legal action under international law. Based on the evidence collected, Greece has a strong claim for restitution, however there are jurisdictional difficulties and the non-binding nature of advisory opinions which will need to be overcome for a successful outcome.
Creator
Morgan, Shania
Source
University of South Australia Law Review; Vol. 4 No. 1 (2022): University of South Australia Law Review
2206-1398
Publisher
University of South Australia
Date
2022-07-01
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Copyright (c) 2022 University of South Australia Law Review
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Language
eng
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info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
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Citation
Shania Morgan, CAN INTERNATIONAL LAW PROVIDE GREECE WITH A SUITABLE AVENUE FOR THE PARTHENON MARBLES REPATRIATION?, University of South Australia, 2022, accessed December 21, 2024, https://igi.indrastra.com/items/show/3114