Conflict & Military Activity

The WG brings together civilian heritage management professionals and military experience to bridge the gap between the culture and defence sectors. It is committed to supporting and encouraging the UK Government regarding its accountability to fully implement the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflicts and its two Protocols (ratified 2017) in civilian and military activities.

Members of the Working Group are available to consult with individuals, heritage professionals, armed forces, and UK government representatives in the protection of cultural property in the event of conflict, and are experienced in providing training to armed forces.

For more on our work, which includes training, policy, and lobbying, see the BS UK News, or the Threats to Heritage.