British Museum boss reveals items have been stolen as staff member dismissed
The matter is under investigation by the economic crime command of the Metropolitan Police.
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The matter is under investigation by the economic crime command of the Metropolitan Police.
The items include gold jewellery, gems of semi-precious stones and glass dating from the 15th century BC to the 19th century AD.
Some of the missing and damaged items include necklaces and stones dating back as far as the 15th century BC.
Improved reporting guidelines are welcome, but more must be done to highlight informal lobbying, argues Rose Whiffen of Transparency International UK
Transparency International UK analysis finds that in the past five years, there have been at least 40 potential breaches of the Ministerial Code that have not been investigated, highlighting significant and ongoing accountability gaps in the current system.