Why UK museums aren't handing back human remains, despite calls to do so
Briefly

The Independent emphasizes the necessity for on-the-ground journalism regarding pressing issues such as reproductive rights, climate change, and cultural reparations. They aim to expose and address facts in journalism, especially through projects like investigative reports and documentaries. Recently, the APPG-AR published "Laying Ancestors to Rest," underscoring the contentious display of African human remains in UK museums and calling for significant reforms, including criminalizing their sale and requiring consent for public display. The report aims to spark inquiries into historical injustices and cultural sensitivity.
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The report, Laying Ancestors to Rest, is another high-profile and meaningful intervention in an area where developments now seem inevitable. The report makes a number of recommendations.
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