Explanatory Notes

Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) Act 2009

2009 CHAPTER 16

12 November 2009

Commentary on Sections and Schedules

Section 3: “Advisory Panel”

14.Section 3 explains that the term “Advisory Panel” means a Panel designated by the Secretary of State. The Government intends to designate the Spoliation Advisory Panel. Subsection (2) provides that a Panel may be designated only if its functions are limited to the consideration of claims to objects and relating to events occurring in the Nazi era; defined as the period from 1 January 1933 to 31 December 1945.