Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
9-2004
Abstract
This article considers the extent to which civil and criminal law in Singapore deters the unlawful removal of cultural objects from the possession of private owners, art galleries and museums, or from archaeological sites, and provides redress to victims. Given Singapore's position as the crossroads of Asia, the law must be able to cope with the flow of objects in and out of the country. The law is currently deficient as it is not tailored to deal with issues concerning cultural heritage, and needs to be reformed in several respects. There are sound reasons for a modern State like Singapore to enact legislation, as well as to enter into regional and international treaties, to protect its national heritage and to promote global co-operation in opposing the illicit trade in unlawfully removed cultural objects.
Keywords
Art law, heritage law, law of cultural property, art law, Singapore law
Discipline
Law
Publication
Art, Antiquity and Law
Volume
9
Issue
3
First Page
237
Last Page
280
ISSN
1362-2331
Citation
LEE, Jack Tsen-Ta.
Treaties, Time Limits and Treasure Trove: The Legal Protection of Cultural Objects in Singapore. (2004). Art, Antiquity and Law. 9, (3), 237-280.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sol_research/872
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