UNIDROIT 16d ago

Welcome to Episode 4 of the *UNIDROIT Instruments Explained* series! In this episode, we explore the *1995 UNIDROIT Convention on Stolen or Illegally Exported Cultural Objects* — an international convention designed to protect cultural property and establish a unified legal response to illicit trafficking in cultural objects. Developed in close cooperation with UNESCO to supplement the 1970 Convention, the 1995 UNIDROIT Convention provides minimal legal rules for the restitution and return of cultural objects. It represents a turning point in international law by shifting the focus toward the "due diligence" of the acquirer, thereby fostering a more transparent and ethical global art market. 💡In this episode, you will learn more about: • Origins of the 1995 Convention • The principles of restitution of stolen cultural objects and return of an illegally exported cultural object • The "due diligence" standard and the burden of proof • The 2012 UNESCO-UNIDROIT Model Provisions on State Ownership of Undiscovered Cultural Objects. • The UNIDROIT Convention Academic Project (UCAP) Watch now to discover how the 1995 Convention offers a balanced solution contributing to the trade of cultural goods worldwide while protecting the world's shared cultural heritage for future generations. 📘For comprehensive resources on the 1995 Convention, visit the UNIDROIT website: https://www.unidroit.org/instruments/cultural-property/1995-convention/ #UNIDROIT #UNIDROITInstrumentsExplained #CulturalHeritage #1995Convention #InternationalLaw #ArtMarket #DueDiligence #CulturalProperty #Restitution #UNESCO #UCAP VWMBF4UEFURDNCMA