Steph Scholten

“What the code of ethics puts forward is that these topics need careful consideration and decision making, they do not suggest one fixed outcome. Kelvingrove and The Hunterian have come to slightly different outcomes about our displays,”

Steph Scholten · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27

Steph Scholten told the BBC that the ICOM code of ethics allows for different interpretations by institutions.

“The code of ethics does not prescribe that all human remains should be taken of display.”

Steph Scholten · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27

Steph Scholten clarified that the ICOM code of ethics does not mandate removal of all human remains from display.