British Association for Biological Anthropology and Osteoarchaeology Ethics and Standards (British Association for Biological Anthropology and Osteoarchaeology)

Bibliographic Information

Title

British Association for Biological Anthropology and Osteoarchaeology Ethics and Standards

Organization

British Association for Biological Anthropology and Osteoarchaeology

Web Address (URL)

https://www.babao.org.uk/publications/ethics-and-standards/

Additional Information

Format

Web page

Language

English

Notes

BABAO has been working hard to create a Code of Ethics and a Code of Practice which presents general guidelines for ethical practice in relation to the handling, storage and analysis of human remains from archaeological sites.

These guidelines also cover aspects of decisions relating to retention, reburial and repatriation. 

On 2019, BABAO updated their Code of Ethics, Code of Practice and Guidance Document on Digital Imaging (for 2D and 3D digital imaging of human remains). These present general guidelines for ethical practice in relation to the handling, storage and analysis of human remains from archaeological sites. These statements include: Statement on the Sale of Human Remains, and The Human Tissue Act (2004).

They also include links to current standards, guidelines and legislation relating to excavation, recording and treatment of human remains from archaeological sites and other contexts.

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RPA Codes & Standards

CIfA Codes

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