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Copyright in Sound Recordings and Performers' Rights (Term Extension) Bill

A Bill to extend the duration of copyright in sound recordings and of performers' rights; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Pete WishartScottish National Party

Last Updated

30 October 2008

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would extend how long copyright lasts for sound recordings and for performers’ rights, and it includes related measures to support those changes. In short, it aims to give longer protection for music recordings and the artists involved.

Key Points

Extends the term of copyright protection for sound recordings.
Extends the term of performers’ rights.
Includes connected provisions that may adjust related rules or transitional arrangements.
Introduced in the House of Commons by Pete Wishart (SNP) and currently at the 2nd reading.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons and has not yet progressed to committee stage or the Lords.

Who is affected?

Record labels and other owners of sound recording rightsMusicians and other performers who hold performers’ rightsMusic publishers and rights management organisations

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Updates & Documents

Documents (2)

Bill as introduced - html version

BillCommons

27 Feb 2008

Bill as introduced - pdf version

BillCommons

27 Feb 2008

Parliamentary Votes (0)

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