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Motion 2016/17:3643 med anledning av prop. 2016/17:116 Kulturarvspolitik (Motion 2016/17:3643 in connection with Bill 2016/17:116 Cultural Heritage Policy)

15 March 2017

This document addresses the Swedish government’s cultural heritage policy as proposed in the 2016/17 session. It aims to foster a rich and innovative cultural life accessible to all while preserving and making cultural heritage available. Despite the government’s efforts to build on the previous administration’s policies, the authors argue that the current approach lacks clarity and inclusivity, especially regarding centralist perspectives and definitions of key concepts like education, democracy, and growth. A significant focus of the document is on the inclusivity and accessibility of cultural heritage. The authors emphasize the

Proposition 2016/17:116 Kulturarvspolitik (Proposition 2016/17:116 Cultural heritage policy)

23 February 2017

The Bill describes the Government’s cultural heritage policy priorities and discusses the emergence of the cultural heritage area as a separate policy area. The Bill sets out the general starting points for the museums’ work with collection management, knowledge building and public activities. international issues, the structure of the museum sector, collections and cultural objects, cultural environment policy and ecclesiastical cultural heritage, the state’s management of culturally and historically valuable properties, and digitisation, archives and libraries.

Proposition 2016/17:109 Förstärkt skydd av kulturegendom vid väpnad konflikt och under ockupation (Strengthening the protection of cultural property in the event of armed conflict and occupation)

16 February 2017

The bill proposes that Sweden ratify the Second Protocol to the Hague Convention of 14 May 1954 for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (the 1954 Hague Convention). Sweden signed it on 26 March 1999 and the protocol creates enhanced protection of cultural property in the event of an armed conflict and occupation. The Second Protocol entered into force on 9 March 2004. The bill contains proposals for the legislative measures required for Sweden to fulfil its obligations under the protocol. A new provision is

Motion 2016/17:607 Bevaranderätt för rörligt kulturarv (Preservation rights for movable cultural heritage)

30 September 2016

This legislation aims to strengthen the preservation rights for Sweden’s mobile cultural heritage, emphasizing the critical role of civil society in managing and preserving this heritage. The motion proposes a collaborative effort between the government and civil society to develop policies that support the protection, usage, and development of mobile cultural heritage. Key points include the need to mitigate the restrictive impacts of current government and municipal regulations, which often hinder preservation efforts. The legislation suggests implementing protective measures against intentional or unintentional bureaucratic obstacles that complicate the maintenance of

Government Bill 2013/14:206 Herrelösa verk i kulturarvsinstitutionernas samlingar (Orphan works in the collections of cultural heritage institutions)

27 March 2014

The Bill presents proposals that will facilitate the digitisation and dissemination of cultural heritage in situations where the rightsholder of a work is unknown or cannot be reached and it is therefore not possible to obtain permission for its use. Works whose copyright holders are unknown or cannot be reached are referred to in the proposal as orphan works. A new restriction on copyright will allow cultural heritage institutions such as archives, libraries and museums, as well as broadcasters with a public service mission, to digitise works that are considered

Proposition 2012/13:96 Kulturmiljöns mångfald (Diversity of the cultural environment)

21 March 2013

The Bill proposes new national objectives for cultural environment work. The provisions aim to ensure that current and future generations have access to a diversity of cultural environments. It focuses on diversifying the preservation and interpretation of Sweden’s cultural heritage. It stresses the importance of including perspectives from different social, ethnic, and cultural groups to reflect the country’s evolving identity. The law also proposes enhanced collaboration between national, regional, and local authorities for effective cultural management. It encourages public participation in heritage conservation and advocates for sustainable approaches to ensure

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