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A museum in Scotland has the remains of an ancient Egyptian mummy from an exhibition because there is no documented evidence that the deceased consent for their remains to displayed. Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum away the remains of a priest Nakht, a mummified male head, and other body parts. In place of the exhibits, visitors signs explaining that the remains had been "as a mark of respect". The museum said the decision " contemporary museum practice". It added: "In the absence of consent, we believe ancient Egyptian human remains from display more respectful to the deceased individuals."

The decision has widespread criticism. Scottish politician Murdo Fraser called the move "woke madness". He that museums should showcase history rather than it. A museum visitor that his daughter was upset at not being able to see the exhibits. An education campaigner said the decision " the triumph of educational stupidity and ignorance". He added: "It is not possible to permission from those who thousands of years ago." However, the museum its action. It the International Council of Museums' Code of Ethics, which says museums "should the inherent dignity of human remains".