Interim judgment in the matter of the Crimean treasures
Amsterdam, 16-07-2019The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has rendered an interim judgment today.It has decided as follows:The Allard Pierson Museum (APM) is entitled to withhold the Crimean treasures until the matter has been finally decided in courtThe Dutch Heritage Act does not apply in this matter;The Court of Appeal needs further information from the parties regarding the ownership claimed by the Ukrainian State and the right of “operational management” claimed by the Crimean museums.



