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It is unclear whether Dr Jonathan Williams resigned or was fired from his role. It comes just one day after a review said the museum was alerted to the thefts in 2021.
The review's first recommendation is the digitization and documentation of the British Museum's entire collection.
The Independent Collection Security Review urges the museum to take urgent action, including fully recording the collection and tough management changes
The British Museum has said the staff member accused of stealing or damaging around 2,000 artefacts is not cooperating.
The British Museum is grappling with an internal crisis due to the loss and damage of approximately 2,000 artefacts...