Space invaders: the legal status of meteorites in England and Wales

Motson, Fred (2021). Space invaders: the legal status of meteorites in England and Wales. Conveyancer and Property Lawyer(3) pp. 278–289.

Abstract

Highlights the lack of a legal framework governing the ownership of fallen meteorites in England and Wales in light of a growing market for them. Considers ownership of meteorites as: a type of mineral; an object found; something from nature; treasure; bona vacantia; and accretion. Calls for legislation governing ownership and providing a definition of meteorites.

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• Item ORO ID
• 87777
• Item Type
• Journal Item
• ISSN
• 0010-8200
• Keywords
• Accretion; Bona vacantia; Minerals; Ownership; Space debris; Treasure trove
• Academic Unit or School
• Faculty of Business and Law (FBL) > Law
  Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
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• © 2021 Thomson Reuters
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• • https://uk.westlaw.com/Document/I34BC6A1...(Publication)
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• Fred Motson