Policy Monitor – Page 17 – European Heritage Hub

Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004

29 November 2004

In Scotland, legislation has been enacted to protect and enhance natural features, emphasising conservation efforts and wildlife protection. The law outlines procedures for land management orders, detailing the necessary steps to conserve, restore, or enhance natural features on specific lands. It requires precise descriptions of the land, natural features, operations to be conducted, and responsible parties involved. Additionally, the legislation mandates the provision of detailed information on the operations, costs, and payments involved in conservation activities. Furthermore, the legislation addresses the protection of wildlife by establishing guidelines for notifications to

The law of the Republic of Armenia on Archives Work

8 June 2004

The Republic of Armenia’s law on archives establishes a comprehensive legal framework for managing archival documents within the country. It defines the key elements of archival activities, including the stocking, registration, preservation, and usage of both state-owned and private archival documents. The law identifies the archives business as the activities of various entities—state bodies, local self-governing bodies, legal and natural persons—related to handling Armenia’s archival documents, which are considered part of the nation’s cultural heritage. The legislation outlines the responsibilities and powers of government bodies at different levels. The Armenian

Law on “The immovable historical and cultural monuments which are considered as state-owned property of the Republic of Armenia and not subject to alienation”

11 April 2003

The law concerning immovable historical and cultural monuments in Armenia provides robust protection for a diverse array of significant sites that are owned by the state and strictly designated as non-transferable assets. These monuments span millennia, encompassing ancient settlements from the Stone Age, imposing medieval fortresses, religious structures such as churches and temples, and modern-day museums and memorials. Each of these sites holds profound cultural and historical value, representing the enduring legacy of Armenia’s rich heritage. Under this legislation, these monuments can only be utilized for specific purposes that enhance

International Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations

31 January 2003

The International Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms, and Broadcasting Organizations is a crucial treaty that safeguards the rights of these groups against unauthorized use and exploitation of their works. Adopted on October 26, 1961, the Convention provides a comprehensive framework to protect the interests of performers, phonogram producers, and broadcasting organizations. General Description for Armenia For Armenia, the Convention holds significant importance in protecting its cultural and creative industries. The country, rich in cultural heritage and artistic talent, benefits from the Convention’s provisions in several key

RA Law “On the Fundamentals of Cultural Legislation”

20 November 2002

The “On the Fundamentals of Cultural Legislation” law of the Republic of Armenia, accepted on November 20, 2002, outlines the foundational principles and structures guiding the nation’s cultural policy. The law’s primary objectives are to ensure and protect the constitutional rights of Armenian citizens to freedom of speech, creativity, and participation in cultural life. It aims to regulate the relationships between participants in cultural activities, define the principles of state cultural policy, and provide legal bases for state support to culture while ensuring non-interference in the creative process. The state

National Heritage Act 2002

1 July 2002

This legislation outlines significant updates to the management and preservation of heritage sites and monuments, impacting the field of heritage conservation and management. The amendments introduced in the Act expand the scope of protection for ancient monuments, including those located underwater, emphasising the importance of safeguarding historical and archaeological assets. The Act grants the Commission new powers to exploit intellectual property and intangible assets related to heritage sites, enabling the generation of revenue for conservation efforts. Furthermore, the legislation introduces provisions allowing the Commission to support other heritage organisations financially,

Law 3028/2002: On the Protection of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage in general.

5 February 2002

The law presents a comprehensive and detailed system of protection of movable and immovable monuments, artifacts, intangible heritage, state ownership of monuments pre-dating 1453 and classification of more recent monuments/artifacts. The concept of cultural heritage is broadened to include all cultural property located in Greece, including immovable monuments and sites, movable cultural objects and intangible heritage. Also, the concept of protection is broadened to cover, in particular, the identification, research, documentation, access and social, aesthetic and educational use of cultural heritage, in addition to its physical conservation and preservation. Different

Law of Georgia on Museums #990

11 July 2001

This Law on Museums is a comprehensive guide on the legislation governing museums in Georgia. It provides insight into the legal, financial, economic, and cultural activities of museums, as well as how they are managed and organized by the state. Divided into several sections, the document defines key terms and categories, outlines how museums are categorized, and clarifies the types of museums based on their field of activities. Chapter I of the document introduces the main goals and objectives of the Law, which include regulating legal relations in the activities

Law on Export and Import of Cultural Valuables from and to Georgia

11 July 2001

The Law on Export and Import of Cultural Valuables from and to Georgia discusses laws and regulations concerning the export, temporary export, and sale of cultural valuables from Georgia. It also covers the responsibilities of owners of cultural valuables and the procedures for transferring unclaimed cultural valuables to the state museum, library, or archive reserve. In addition, the document touches on international agreements regarding the return of illegally exported and imported cultural valuables to and from Georgia. Overall, this informative document provides a detailed overview of legal regulations and procedures

Copyright and Information Society Directive [Directive 2001/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001 on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society]

22 May 2001

Copyright legislation impacts the activities of cultural heritage institutions whose collections often contain materials that are subject to copyright or neighbouring rights protection. While not all items in the collections of cultural heritage institutions are subject to copyright, some are, resulting in cultural heritage professionals having to put processes in place to manage these rights. This becomes particularly relevant when cultural heritage institutions undergo digitisation projects with the aim of making these materials widely available to the public and facilitate their reuse. The copyright in the digital single market Directive

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