Proposed changes to copyright exemptions in respect of music licensing
Reference: 2008-005
Launch date: 1 July 2008
Closing date: 31 October 2008
This consultation is aimed at exploring the value of, and need for, exemptions to copyright in relation to the public playing of sound recordings by certain charitable and not-for-profit bodies.
The consultation is directed at all interested parties including right holders and users of recorded and broadcast music.
- Consultation document - Changes to exemptions from public performance rights in sound recordings and performers' rights
(1.23Mb) - Consultation document - Requirement to pay royalties for playing recorded and broadcast music by charitable and not-for-profit organisations (225Kb)
- Response document - Changes to Exemptions from public performance rights in sound recordings and performers' rights (257Kb)
- Government response document - Changes to Exemptions from public performance rights in sound recordings and performers' rights (452Kb)