Issue details

Oxfordshire County Museums Service Human Remains Policy

To approve a Human Remains Policy to give guidance to those seeking to submit a claim for the return of human remains on the circumstances in which a claim may be accepted.  It also sets out how the Service curates, researches and displays the human remains in its care.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Decision due: 12 Dec 2011 by Cabinet Member for Safer & Stronger Communities

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Safer & Stronger Communities

Lead director: Director for Social & Community Services

Contact: Carol Anderson, Museum Service Manager Email: carol.anderson@oxfordshire.gov.uk Tel: (01993) 814105.

Consultees

Consultation has taken place with representatives of the archaeological community and those religious communities from which we hold remains.

Plan Reference: 2011/194

Decisions

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