Overview

This bill amends the Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) Act 2009, preventing its expiry. The original Act established a process for returning cultural objects looted during the Holocaust, and this bill extends its lifespan indefinitely.

Description

The Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) Act 2009 was originally set to expire on 11 November 2019. This bill removes the "sunset clause" (subsection 7 of section 4) from the 2009 Act, ensuring that the Act remains in force indefinitely. The bill also updates the heading of section 4 to reflect the removal of the sunset provision.

Geographical Extent: The Act applies to England, Wales, and Scotland.

Commencement: The Act comes into force immediately upon being passed.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to significantly impact government spending. The cost of administering the 2009 Act will likely continue, but no specific figures are provided in the bill itself.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects:

• Heirs of Holocaust victims: They may continue to pursue claims for the return of cultural objects looted during the Holocaust.
• Museums and other institutions holding potentially looted cultural objects: They will remain subject to the Act's provisions regarding the return of such objects.
• The UK government: Responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of the Act.

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