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UK sued over Marbles
« on: Friday, 19 February, 2016 @ 10:12:57 »
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Private citizens' association sues Britain at European Court of Human Rights for Parthenon Marbles

A private citizen’s group called the “Athenians’ Association” said on Thursday they filed a lawsuit at the European Court of Human Rights against the United Kingdom over the removal of the Parthenon Marbles by Lord Elgin in the 19th century, the association said in a press conference in Plaka on Thursday.

The association, which opened in 1895 and among whose aims is to research the history of Athens and help preserve of its cultural monuments, said the decision was taken after its board was informed about Britain’s refusal to participate in a mediation procedure, as part of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Promoting the Return of Cultural Goods in the Country of Origin.
http://www.amna.gr/english/article/12895/Private-citizens-association-sues-Britain-at-European-Court-of-Human-Rights-for-Parthenon-Marbles