In this section, we provide information about policies, strategies and legislation that affect the archives sector. These provide the framework of national requirements, operating principles and sector priorities in which archives operate. Used with local and organisational strategies, they help archives plan, identify opportunities and align activities to provide for their users and communities.
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Archives for the 21st Century
Read the government's policy on archives and find out how we are working with the sector to develop its recommendations. -
Business archives strategy
Find out about the priorities for promoting, managing and making full use of the records of British business.
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Collections strategies
Find out how we are leading and supporting collection strategy development across the archives sector. -
Developing policy
Discover our plans to promote the interests of the sector through our involvement in information policy and wider initiatives.
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Religious archives
Read about the survey of religious archives in the UK that we conducted in 2010, and the resulting recommendations. -
Legislation
Find out about the legislative framework for different types of archives and records.
