Cultural heritage, failure to recognise ownership of

Type of entry: Potential Violation

In the case of objects or other elements of heritage which were removed or recorded in the past, the traditional owners of which can no longer be identified precisely, the traditional owners are presumed to be the entire people associated with the territory from which these objects were removed or recordings were made.

Broader Terms:

Cultural life, participation in and benefits of scientific progress
Moral and material interests, protection of

Other Related Terms (keywords):

Collective property

See ESC right:

Moral and material interests, protection of

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

15(1)(c): 1. The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone:
(c) To benefit from the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.