Glasgow Life spokesperson
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“The removal of human remains from display at Glasgow Life museums reflects contemporary museum practice.”
Glasgow Life spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27
A spokesperson for Glasgow Life explained why human remains were removed from display at their museums.
“The International Council of Museums’ revised Code of Ethics, published in June 2026, states that ‘Museums should uphold the inherent dignity of human remains and promote respect for their significance,’”
Glasgow Life spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27
The spokesperson cited the International Council of Museums' revised Code of Ethics as supporting the removal decision.
“The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Afrikan Reparations 2025 report, ‘Laying Ancestors to Rest,’ also raises ethical concerns about the display of ancient Egyptian human remains due to the consistent disregard of the potential wishes of the ancestors and the intention of the communities that originally laid them to rest.”
Glasgow Life spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27
The spokesperson referenced a 2025 report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Afrikan Reparations raising ethical concerns about displaying ancient Egyptian remains.
“In the absence of such consent, we believe removing ancient Egyptian human remains from display is more respectful to the deceased individuals.”
Glasgow Life spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27
The spokesperson concluded that removing ancient Egyptian human remains from display without consent is more respectful to the deceased.
“Glasgow Life Museums’ draft Human Remains Policy proposes that human remains should only be displayed where there is documented and informed consent from the deceased individual or, in appropriate circumstances, their descendants,”
Glasgow Life spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27
The spokesperson described Glasgow Life Museums' draft Human Remains Policy regarding when human remains may be displayed.