Overview of the Act
Under section 134 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 ("the 2007 Act"), cultural objects on loan from abroad to UK museums and galleries approved under the 2007 Act are protected from seizure or forfeiture for a period of 12 months from the date the object enters the UK.
	The Act amends the 2007 Act to allow the period of protection to be extended for a further period of up to 3 months for objects on loan to approved museums and galleries in England and Scotland. The power to extend a period of protection may be exercised by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and/or Scottish Ministers, depending on the location of the object and the approved institution, and would be considered on a case-by-case basis where need arises and taking account of the circumstances in each case.
	The Act contains two sections covering the following matters:
Protection of cultural objects on loan
Extent, commencement and short title