A Bill to make provision about extended collective licensing in relation to copyright and performers' rights; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
3 November 2022
This Bill would introduce a formal framework for extended collective licensing (ECL) covering copyright and performers’ rights. It would let designated licensing organisations license on behalf of groups of rights holders who are hard to contact or not part of a rights-management scheme, for a range of uses including digitisation and online/public display. It would set out how licences are issued, how royalties are collected and shared, and provide safeguards such as opt-out rights and review procedures.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.
The Bill had its first reading on Monday 20 June 2022. The second reading was expected on Friday 25 November 2022 but was withdrawn.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring Member Giles Watling MP.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
