Overview

In the world of law enforcement art and antiquity crime has in the past usually assumed a place of low interest and priority. That situation has now slowly begun to change on both the local and international level as criminals, encouraged in part by the record sums now being paid for art treasures, are now seeking to exploit the art market more systematically by means of theft, fraud and looting. In this collection academics and practitioners from Australasia, Europe and North America combine to examine the challenges presented to the criminal justice system by these developments. Best practice methods of detecting, investigating, prosecuting and preventing such crimes are explored. This book will be of interest and use to academics and practitioners alike in the areas of law, crime and justice.

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Author:   Duncan Chappell ,  Saskia Hufnagel
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.435kg
ISBN:  

9781138637696

ISBN 10:   1138637696
Pages:   290
Publication Date:   09 January 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgements, Duncan Chappell, Saskia Hufnagel; Chapter 1 Law Enforcement’s Still Evolving Role in Art Crime: Some Introductory Remarks, Duncan Chappell, Saskia Hufnagel; Part I Case Studies; Chapter 2 The Antiquities Trade: Four Case Studies, Neil Brodie; Chapter 3 The Peculiar Problem of Art Theft, Duncan Chappell, Kenneth Polk; Chapter 4 Case Studies on Art Fraud: European and Antipodean Perspectives, Duncan Chappell, Saskia Hufnagel; Chapter 5 A Tale of Two Cities, A Tale of Two Art Thefts, Vicki Oliveri; Chapter 6 An Australian Art Dealer’s Perspective on Art Crime, Stephen Nall; Part II Criminal Law and Procedure in Art Crime; Chapter 7 Considering Evidence in Art Fraud, Robyn Sloggett; Chapter 8 UNESCO’s Influence on the Development of International Criminal Law, Lyndel V. Prott; Chapter 9 Difficulties in Investigating Art Crime and Recovering Its Proceeds: An International Perspective, Patrick J. O’Keefe; Chapter 10 Immunity from Seizure for Works of Art on Loan: The Criminal Context, Craig Forrest; Part III International and Regional Overviews; Chapter 11 Policing Art Crime in the European Union, Ludo Block; Chapter 12 Art Crime in North America, Noah Charney; Chapter 13 Perspectives on the Investigation, Prosecution and Prevention of Art Crime in Asia, Gruber Stefan; Chapter 14 Protecting Cultural Heritage: A Review of Some Contemporary Developments in Australia and Near Environs, Chappell Duncan, Huffer Damien; Chapter 15 Interpol and Advancements in International Police Cooperation on Art Crime, Hufnagel Saskia;

Reviews

'An invaluable source for all practitioners involved in the investigation and recovery of stolen cultural property. This excellent collection by leading experts provides a well-balanced and informative guide to the existing legal and investigative issues, and makes a significant and practical contribution to a better understanding of them.' Richard Ellis, Founder of the Art Squad, New Scotland Yard and Director of The Art Management Group Ltd 'This compilation of essays about art crime is essential reading for anyone interested in the topic. With a range of international contributions, including works from some of the leading voices in this field, the complexities of analysing and policing art crime are given impressively broad coverage. Art theft, fakery and frauds, and trafficking in cultural property are all explored here, through contributions not only from highly regarded academics, but also from key practitioners including an art dealer, a conservator/authenticator, a police officer and a senior UNESCO official. In their selection of chapters, the editors have skilfully combined baseline information and case study with critical commentary, to produce a text that is genuinely enlightening and progressive.' Simon Mackenzie, University of Glasgow, UK 'This book will enthral anyone with even a passing interest in art, antiquities, history, culture or crime. It's an ambitious but wholly successful attempt to address a huge subject. The contributors are without doubt experts in their field - this is abundantly evident in all three parts of the book. Maybe more of a surprise is the passion with which they bring this fascinating subject to life, creating a genuinely intriguing read.' Vernon Rapley, Head of Security & Visitor Services, Victoria & Albert Museum, UK; Retired Head of the Art & Antiques Unit, New Scotland Yard, UK; and Chairman of The National Museum Security Group (UK)

'An invaluable source for all practitioners involved in the investigation and recovery of stolen cultural property. This excellent collection by leading experts provides a well-balanced and informative guide to the existing legal and investigative issues, and makes a significant and practical contribution to a better understanding of them.' Richard Ellis, Founder of the Art Squad, New Scotland Yard and Director of The Art Management Group Ltd 'This compilation of essays about art crime is essential reading for anyone interested in the topic. With a range of international contributions, including works from some of the leading voices in this field, the complexities of analysing and policing art crime are given impressively broad coverage. Art theft, fakery and frauds, and trafficking in cultural property are all explored here, through contributions not only from highly regarded academics, but also from key practitioners including an art dealer, a conservator/authenticator, a police officer and a senior UNESCO official. In their selection of chapters, the editors have skilfully combined baseline information and case study with critical commentary, to produce a text that is genuinely enlightening and progressive.' Simon Mackenzie, University of Glasgow, UK 'This book will enthral anyone with even a passing interest in art, antiquities, history, culture or crime. It's an ambitious but wholly successful attempt to address a huge subject. The contributors are without doubt experts in their field - this is abundantly evident in all three parts of the book. Maybe more of a surprise is the passion with which they bring this fascinating subject to life, creating a genuinely intriguing read.' Vernon Rapley, Head of Security & Visitor Services, Victoria & Albert Museum, UK; Retired Head of the Art & Antiques Unit, New Scotland Yard, UK; and Chairman of The National Museum Security Group (UK)

In Contemporary perspectives, Duncan Chappell and Damien Huffer bring a helpful perspective on the looting of archaeological sites in Southeast Asia and the appearance of material on the Australian market...Chappell and Huffer are undoubtedly correct in their assessment that In the longer term it is likely to be a better informed and motivated public, rather than punitive measures, that reduces demand for looted objects (p. 254). David W.J. Gill, Heritage Futures Research Unit, University Campus Suffolk, Antiquity 'An invaluable source for all practitioners involved in the investigation and recovery of stolen cultural property. This excellent collection by leading experts provides a well-balanced and informative guide to the existing legal and investigative issues, and makes a significant and practical contribution to a better understanding of them.' Richard Ellis, Founder of the Art Squad, New Scotland Yard and Director of The Art Management Group Ltd 'This compilation of essays about art crime is essential reading for anyone interested in the topic. With a range of international contributions, including works from some of the leading voices in this field, the complexities of analysing and policing art crime are given impressively broad coverage. Art theft, fakery and frauds, and trafficking in cultural property are all explored here, through contributions not only from highly regarded academics, but also from key practitioners including an art dealer, a conservator/authenticator, a police officer and a senior UNESCO official. In their selection of chapters, the editors have skilfully combined baseline information and case study with critical commentary, to produce a text that is genuinely enlightening and progressive.' Simon Mackenzie, University of Glasgow, UK 'This book will enthral anyone with even a passing interest in art, antiquities, history, culture or crime. It's an ambitious but wholly successful attempt to address a huge subject. The contributors are without doubt experts in their field - this is abundantly evident in all three parts of the book. Maybe more of a surprise is the passion with which they bring this fascinating subject to life, creating a genuinely intriguing read.' Vernon Rapley, Head of Security & Visitor Services, Victoria & Albert Museum, UK; Retired Head of the Art & Antiques Unit, New Scotland Yard, UK; and Chairman of The National Museum Security Group (UK) 'Chappell is a pioneer in this field... having researched and published on the subject of art crime for close to two decades. Hufnagel too has authored important work in the area and between them they have brought together an impressive cadre of writers including Neil Brodie, co-editor of three seminal books on the antiquities trade...' Julian R. Murphy, Judge's Associate, High Court of Australia, Australia, Australian & New Zealand Journal of Criminology

"""In Contemporary perspectives, Duncan Chappell and Damien Huffer bring a helpful perspective on the looting of archaeological sites in Southeast Asia and the appearance of material on the Australian market...Chappell and Huffer are undoubtedly correct in their assessment that “In the longer term it is likely to be a better informed and motivated public, rather than punitive measures, that reduces demand for looted objects” (p. 254)."" David W.J. Gill, Heritage Futures Research Unit, University Campus Suffolk, Antiquity ’An invaluable source for all practitioners involved in the investigation and recovery of stolen cultural property. This excellent collection by leading experts provides a well-balanced and informative guide to the existing legal and investigative issues, and makes a significant and practical contribution to a better understanding of them.’ Richard Ellis, Founder of the Art Squad, New Scotland Yard and Director of The Art Management Group Ltd 'This compilation of essays about art crime is essential reading for anyone interested in the topic. With a range of international contributions, including works from some of the leading voices in this field, the complexities of analysing and policing art crime are given impressively broad coverage. Art theft, fakery and frauds, and trafficking in cultural property are all explored here, through contributions not only from highly regarded academics, but also from key practitioners including an art dealer, a conservator/authenticator, a police officer and a senior UNESCO official. In their selection of chapters, the editors have skilfully combined baseline information and case study with critical commentary, to produce a text that is genuinely enlightening and progressive.' Simon Mackenzie, University of Glasgow, UK ’This book will enthral anyone with even a passing interest in art, antiquities, history, culture or crime. It’s an ambitious but wholly successful attempt to address a huge subject. The contributors are without doubt experts in their field - this is abundantly evident in all three parts of the book. Maybe more of a surprise is the passion with which they bring this fascinating subject to life, creating a genuinely intriguing read.’ Vernon Rapley, Head of Security & Visitor Services, Victoria & Albert Museum, UK; Retired Head of the Art & Antiques Unit, New Scotland Yard, UK; and Chairman of The National Museum Security Group (UK) 'Chappell is a pioneer in this field... having researched and published on the subject of art crime for close to two decades. Hufnagel too has authored important work in the area and between them they have brought together an impressive cadre of writers including Neil Brodie, co-editor of three seminal books on the antiquities trade...' Julian R. Murphy, Judge’s Associate, High Court of Australia, Australia, Australian & New Zealand Journal of Criminology"

Author Information

Duncan Chappell, an Australian lawyer and criminologist, is currently a Honorary Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Sydney, and a Conjoint Professor in the School of Psychiatry at the University of NSW. He is also the past Chair of the International Advisory Board of the Australian Research Council’s Centre of Excellence in Policing and Security. A past President of the NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal; a former Deputy President of the Federal Administrative Appeals Tribunal; and a former Director of the Australian Institute of Criminology he has also held senior academic posts in Australia, Canada and the US. Chappell has researched and published widely on a range of crime and criminal justice topics, including art crime and trafficking in cultural property. Among his most recent publications on this subject is a book, Crime in the Art and Antiquities World: Illegal Trafficking in Cultural Property (2011) published by Springer, New York, and co-edited with Stefano Manacorda of the University of Paris. Saskia Hufnagel is a qualified German legal professional and accredited specialist in criminal law. She currently works as Lecturer in Criminal Law at Queen Mary University of London. She previously worked as a Research Fellow at the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Policing and Security, Griffith University, Australia, and was a Leverhulme Fellow at the University of Leeds. Her main research areas encompass law enforcement cooperation in Asia, North America, the EU and Australasia, comparative constitutional and human rights law with a focus on terrorism legislation and emergency management and the policing of art crime. Her monograph Policing Cooperation Across Borders: Comparative Perspectives on Law Enforcement within the EU and Australia (Ashgate) was published in 2013. Saskia was awarded an LL.M. (2004) and a PhD in Law (2011) by the Australian National University.

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