Due Diligence Policy

Introduction

The Due Diligence policy used by The London Archives’ when adding items to its collection.

The City of London Corporation develops its collections, held at The London Archives (TLA), through acquisition by purchase, gift, deposit or bequest, or very occasionally, by borrowing items for exhibition. The organisation sets the highest ethical standards for acquisitions and loans, and behaves honestly and responsibly by exercising due diligence to ensure full knowledge of provenance.

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This policy will be reviewed at least every two years to make sure it remains timely and relevant. It was last reviewed in July 2024.