The UK Minister for Digital Technology, Culture, Media and Sport has announced the appointment of Dr. Jessica Harrison-Hall to the Committee for Reviewing Questions on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest. This committee is responsible for reviewing applications for the export of culturally significant objects and works of art from the country that represent historical or artistic value to Great Britain. The appointment takes effect on November 4, 2026 and will last four years, until November 3, 2030. During this period, Dr. Harrison-Hall will participate in decisions on whether certain cultural assets are subject to a temporary export ban, which gives British museums and institutions the opportunity to acquire them for preservation in the country. The committee plays an important role in protecting national cultural heritage by evaluating each export application in terms of the historical, artistic or scientific significance of the object. Its decisions are based on the so-called Waverley criteria, which take into account the object's connection to British history, its aesthetic value and significance for research. The official announcement of the appointment was published by the department without additional details about Dr. Harrison-Hall's professional experience or the reasons for selecting her candidacy for this position.