The Parthenon Marbles debate: Legal arguments for and against their return
July 31, 2016
The debate about the return of the Parthenon Marbles, displayed in the British Museum, in Greece is a hot topic and has repeatedly made the headlines, globally. Does a national or international court have jurisdiction to rule on the dispute? Should these cultural objects be returned to their country of origin? This article introduces the main arguments and examines them from a…