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![]() | Export / import regulationsInformation and guidance on bringing culutral goods into, or taking them out of, the UK and a number of other countries. | ![]() | Codes of ethicsInformation on trade associations for dealers in art, antiques and antiquities and links to their codes of ethics and professional standards. |
![]() | Protection and preventionAdvice on buying objects responsibly; taking steps to prevent illicit trade and theft; and links to conservation and collections management advice. | ![]() | Problem solvingVery occasionally advice will be needed on a purchase or sale if it later proves to relate to illicit or stolen material. This section will advise you on ways of dealing with such issues. |
![]() | Buying with confidenceAdvice on asking the right questions of the right people and getting the right documentation to ensure an object's legitimacy before purchase. | ![]() | NewsRecent news on stolen cultural objects and action towards their recovery as well as reports on illicit trade in art, antiques and antiquities. |
![]() | Legislation / legal issuesInformation on current UK legislation relating to the prevention of theft and the illicit market for art, antiques and antiquities and key legal issues to keep in mind. | ![]() | Case studiesLearn from the experiences of other dealers and auction houses. |

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