The Society of London Art Dealers
Members of The Society of London Art Dealers (SLAD) have to sign an undertaking to observe high standards of fair and honest dealing.
A number of ethical principles relating to the acquisition, sale, lending or borrowing of cultural property are enshrined in codes, both in the cultural heritage sector and the commercial world. These principles and codes often overlap, and when dealing with cultural property an appropriate balance or expert advice may be needed. Ethical considerations might include:
Members of The Society of London Art Dealers (SLAD) have to sign an undertaking to observe high standards of fair and honest dealing.
If you have any suspicions about an object and you believe a criminal offence has been committed, you should report it to the Customs Hotline.
In their guidance notes, the Society of Fine Art Auctioneers (SOFAA) provide a framework for their membership to promote high professional standards, honesty, probity, efficiency and integrity as auctioneers and valuers.
The Code of Practice for the Control of International Trading in Works of Art is adhered to by members of the UK fine art and antiques trade.
Members of La Confédération Internationale des Négociants En Oeuvres D’art (CINOA) must adhere to a Code of Ethics and the Confederation’s Statutes, Byelaws and Guidelines.
The International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) has published its Code of Usages and Customs which can be viewed in this resource.
The International Association of Dealers in Ancient Art (IADAA) has published the Association’s Rules, including a Code of Ethics and Practice and Due Diligence Guidelines.
All current members of The British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA) are expected to conform to the Bye-laws of the Association which provide a framework within which the Council believes all good dealers should operate.
The Association of Art and Antiques Dealers (LAPADA) members adhere to a Code of Practice which aims to reassure the public and give them confidence when they make a purchase from a member.
The Portable Antiquities Scheme has published the voluntary Code of Practice for Responsible Metal Detecting which outlines guidance for individuals to be aware of before, during, and after going metal detecting.
The Institute of Field Archaeologists (IFA) has published a Code of Conduct which all individual members (of any grade of membership) must adhere to.
This resource outlines the codes of ethics that have been adopted by World Archaeology Congress (WAC).