Fears over editorial freedom as heritage bodies summoned to discuss contested history

Category: Global Thinking
Posted on Mar 5, 2021
By Geraldine Kendall Adams, Museums Association

“Proud and confident nations face their past squarely; they do not seek to run from or airbrush the history upon which they are founded.”

– Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden

The UK government announced a summit to discuss contested history that has some concerned about the editorial integrity of the museum sector.

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By Geraldine Kendall Adams, Museums Association

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