Glasgow museums remove mummies from galleries due to lack of "informed consent" from the dead

Glasgow's museums have removed Egyptian mummies from public display due to lack of 'informed consent' from the deceased. This decision, effective at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, has sparked debate in the UK cultural sector. The Glasgow Life charity, which manages cultural facilities, stated that human remains should only be exhibited with documented consent from the deceased or their descendants. This move aligns with modern ethical standards and recent guidelines from the International Council of Museums. Critics argue that applying contemporary consent standards retroactively undermines historical practices and beliefs surrounding death in Ancient Egypt, potentially affecting global archaeological exhibitions.