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<p>Human remains less than 1,000 years old in UK museum collections are protected
under the Human Remains Act 2004. The Act regulates the acquisition, storage, use
and disposal of human bodies, organs and tissue. It also requires a licence for organisations
holding and displaying human remains. This Act ensures that there is strong protection
in place for human remains in UK museums.</p><p>Museums are independent of HM Government
and it is for the trustees of each museum to make decisions about their collections.
However, we expect museums to exercise appropriate care for their collections including
ancient hominid and human remains which are outwith the scope of the Human Remains
Act 2004.</p>
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