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This chapter critically examines the ethical, legal, and policy frameworks shaping the safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in the UK, with particular attention to migrant and displaced communities. While international instruments such as the 2003 UNESCO Convention and the 2005 Faro Convention of the Council of Europe advocate for inclusive, community-led approaches, implementation remains uneven, particularly regarding migrant heritage. The chapter explores the intersections of cultural rights, intellectual property, and ethical responsibility, raising key questions about who holds the authority to define, document, and represent ICH. Drawing on recent policy developments, including the UK’s 2024 ratification of the 2003 Convention and the advocacy of organisations such as ICOMOS-UK and Heritage Crafts, it highlights both advancements and persistent challenges. The chapter argues that without clear ethical guidance and inclusive methodologies, migrant ICH remains at risk of marginalisation and reductionism. It concludes by proposing a community-centred, ethically grounded framework to promote more equitable recognition of the UK’s diverse living heritage.

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Whose Heritage? Ethics, Frameworks, and the UK’s ICH Landscape

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    2025年

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  • Ataa Alsalloum

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This chapter critically examines the ethical, legal, and policy frameworks shaping the safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in the UK, with particular attention to migrant and displaced communities. While international instruments such as the 2003 UNESCO Convention and the 2005 Faro Convention of the Council of Europe advocate for inclusive, community-led approaches, implementation remains uneven, particularly regarding migrant heritage. The chapter explores the intersections of cultural rights, intellectual property, and ethical responsibility, raising key questions about who holds the authority to define, document, and represent ICH. Drawing on recent policy developments, including the UK’s 2024 ratification of the 2003 Convention and the advocacy of organisations such as ICOMOS-UK and Heritage Crafts, it highlights both advancements and persistent challenges. The chapter argues that without clear ethical guidance and inclusive methodologies, migrant ICH remains at risk of marginalisation and reductionism. It concludes by proposing a community-centred, ethically grounded framework to promote more equitable recognition of the UK’s diverse living heritage.