A Bill to extend the duration of copyright in sound recordings and of performers' rights; and for connected purposes
House of Commons
Pete WishartScottish National Party
30 October 2008
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This bill would extend how long copyright protection lasts for sound recordings and for performers’ rights. By lengthening the term, it would give longer protection and royalties to rights holders and performers, and could affect licensing and access. It is a Private Members’ Bill introduced by Pete Wishart in the Commons and is currently at the second reading stage.
The bill began in the Commons, with a first reading in February 2008, and is currently at the second reading in the Commons; no further stages or votes are recorded here.
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26 Feb 2008
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