A Bill to enable specified institutions to make digital copies of cultural artefacts for archival purposes notwithstanding the existence of any intellectual property right; and for connected purposes
House of Commons
12 March 2010
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The Digital Heritage Bill would allow specified institutions to make digital copies of cultural artefacts for archival purposes even if copyright would normally prevent copying. It aims to help preserve artefacts and improve online access to cultural heritage, including related digitisation tasks.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons and had its first reading in 2010.
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20 Jan 2010
On 20 January 2010, the House of Commons was asked, under the Ten Minute Rule motion, to give leave for this Bill to be introduced. The sponsor was allowed 10 minutes to support the Bill and there was ten minutes for other MPs to comment. The House agreed and the Bill was read a first time.
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