A second Glasgow museum covers up an Egyptian mummy displayed for 200 years because she 'deserves privacy in death'

The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow has wrapped Lady Shep-En-Hor in a textile called Tyvek, while leaving her sarcophagus on show. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum had already pulled the remains of the priest Nekht over the 'absence of consent from the deceased individual'. Glasgow Life wants remains displayed only with 'documented and informed consent'. Both museums say they would consider repatriation.

Historian Sir Tom Devine says he sees no 'ethical problem' displaying respectfully treated mummies.

The British Museum says its mummies will stay on show for their educational value.

Ex-No 10 adviser Chris McGovern warns that even the Bayeux Tapestry could fall foul of censors.