Overview

This bill amends the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 to extend the protection period for cultural objects on loan from seizure or forfeiture. The extension allows for an additional three-month period, which can be applied for multiple times.

Description

The bill modifies Section 134 of the 2007 Act. It adds new subsections (4A), (4B), (4C), and (4D) to extend the maximum protection period for cultural objects on loan by up to three months. This extension can be granted multiple times by relevant authorities. The relevant authority is determined by the location of the object (England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland). The added subsections clarify how this additional protection period interacts with the existing twelve-month period and its possible extensions.

The amendments also modify subsection (5) to reflect the possibility of these three-month extensions. The bill applies across the UK and comes into force two months after it is passed.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to have a significant direct impact on UK government spending. The cost of administering the extended protection period is likely to be minimal.

Groups Affected

• Museums and Galleries: Will benefit from the extended protection period for loaned cultural objects, reducing the risk of seizure or forfeiture during temporary exhibitions.
• Lenders of Cultural Objects: Will have increased assurance that objects remain protected for a longer period while on loan.
• Government Departments (DCMS, Welsh Ministers, Scottish Ministers, Department for Communities in Northern Ireland): Responsible for deciding on the three-month extensions.
• Courts and Enforcement Agencies: Will need to apply the amended law when dealing with cases involving loaned cultural objects.

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