Submitted on Friday 21st January 2022
Rejected on Wednesday 26th January 2022
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Urge The British Museum to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece
Urge The British Museum to return these priceless artefacts to The Parthenon. The statues were removed them between 1801 and 1812 and shipped to Britain. The legality of this move has long been questioned. These classical objects are widely regarded as vital cornerstones of Western civilization.
Despite international pressure including from UNESCO, The British Museum has steadfastly refused to return these classical objects widely regarded as vital cornerstones of Western civilization.
A recent poll showed that 56 per cent of Britons were in favour of the Marbles being returned. Government pressure would help.
Earlier this month The Times called for these classical statues to be returned to Greece. ‘The sculptures belong in Athens. They should now return,’ it wrote in an editorial.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a decision for the trustees of the British Museum.
You might like to sign this petition to make it easier for items to be returned:
Amend the British Museum Act 1963: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/600509
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