Do As I Say, Not As I Do: Inconsistencies in International Cultural Property Repatriation

Authors

• Samantha Anderson, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note critiques the United States' application of international cultural property laws, arguing that it misuses these laws for political and diplomatic leverage rather than adhering to their ethical and legal purposes. It highlights inconsistencies in how the U.S. handles repatriation cases, favoring foreign nations like Peru and Cambodia while neglecting the cultural heritage of Native American communities. The note advocates for a more equitable and consistent approach to cultural property repatriation, emphasizing the need for clearer definitions and reciprocal agreements.

Disciplines

Cultural Heritage Law | Law | Law and Society

Recommended Citation

Samantha Anderson, Do As I Say, Not As I Do: Inconsistencies in International Cultural Property Repatriation, 24 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 315 (2016).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol24/iss2/4