Heritage Crime Programme
The Heritage Crime Programme establishes responsibilities and an action plan to ensure a coordinated approach to tackling heritage crime and the problem of antisocial behaviour in the historic environment.
The 'Memorandum of Understanding on the Prevention, Investigation, Enforcement and Prosecution of Heritage and Cultural Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour' (MoU) forms a key component in the partnership to tackle heritage crime in England and Wales. It provides an agreement to work in partnership to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour and undertake effective investigative and enforcement activity where offences have been committed. The MoU has been signed by the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC), the Crown Prosecution Service, Historic England, Cadw, and a growing number of local authorities, community safety partnerships and National Park Authorities. Some heritage assets are protected by specific legislation to prevent harm caused by damage or unlicensed alteration. However, other crimes such as theft, criminal damage, arson and antisocial behaviour offences can also damage and harm heritage assets, interfering with the public's enjoyment and knowledge of their heritage. By signing the MoU, the parties agree to work in partnership with the other signatories, which fosters cooperation and support in dealing with this type of crime. The MoU also defines the roles and responsibilities of each party in preventing, investigating and prosecuting crimes against historic places, as well as in enforcing the law. For more information, please contact: heritagecrime@historicengland.org.uk. |
Project Details
Location: United Kingdom, Northern Europe, Europe
Organiser(s):
Historic England
Project partner(s): Alliance to Reduce Crime Against Heritage (ARCH); National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC); Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
Funder(s):
Historic England
Funding received: Undisclosed
Commencement Date: 12/2007
Project Status: Active
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