18th January 2008, 02:29 PM
Posted by Unit of 1:
An individual archaeologist could not demand payment for treasure found on a properly-constituted excavation unless they first stole the object - so they would probably be prosecuted for theft, if caught.
However, in the hypothetical event that an individual archaeologist or a unit was entitled to be in possession of the treasure tried to claim a reward under the provisions of the Treasure Act, they wouldn't be prosecuted - they would just have their application turned down.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished
Quote:quote:If an archaeologist demanded payment for treasure found on their excavation (using a metal detector or not) could the archaeologist be prosecuted under the Act
An individual archaeologist could not demand payment for treasure found on a properly-constituted excavation unless they first stole the object - so they would probably be prosecuted for theft, if caught.
However, in the hypothetical event that an individual archaeologist or a unit was entitled to be in possession of the treasure tried to claim a reward under the provisions of the Treasure Act, they wouldn't be prosecuted - they would just have their application turned down.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished