The Slow Newscast

The Observer

Bones and all: the trade in human remains

OCT 13, 202631 MIN

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Britain’s cultural institutions are wrestling with what to do with the human remains in their collections. But as they reckon with the ethical ramifications the sale of body parts remains largely unregulated. Who are the people selling? And why is it easier than ever to buy human remains? Reporter: Evan Moffitt Producer: Ada Barumé Sound design: Dominic Delargy Artwork: Blythe Walker Sibthorp Exec producer: Matt Russell Editor: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.