Unique Treasures, Unique Cases
Kate would soon be the first English person to be charged with breaking the Treasure Act of 1996. She was struggling to believe that this was happening to her. This was a completely innocent childhood find, and yet she was being regarded by the authorities like a criminal.
Unique Treasures Unique Cases
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Understanding The Law
The Treasure Act of 1996 had been brought into effect by the British Parliament as a means of scooping up any piece of gold or silver a British citizen was “lucky” enough to stumble upon, meaning that they were compelled to hand it all in. The law was the law.
Understanding The Law
