2381/44630 Janet Ulph Janet Ulph Acquiring Fossils: A Complex Picture? University of Leicester 2019 IR content 2019-06-27 13:52:25 Journal contribution https://figshare.le.ac.uk/articles/journal_contribution/Acquiring_Fossils_A_Complex_Picture_/10215236 This article explains why museums should avoid acquiring fossils which lack sufficient provenance and where the circumstances are suspicious. It argues that, regardless of whether one considers fossils to be cultural property or not, the Museums Association's Code of Ethics should be followed not only in order to maintain public trust in museums but also to ensure compliance with current laws.