In December 2006, Andrew Gowers reported his findings on the UK’s Intellectual Property regime. While he concluded that the system was broadly satisfactory he identified a number of areas where improvements could be made. These included modifying copyright rules to improve access to, and use of, copyright material for private individuals, students and libraries.
The consultation closed on Tuesday 8 April 2008, however the document is still available for you to view.
- Copyright
Exceptions
consultation
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(1.55Mb) - Copyright Exceptions consultation
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We are pleased with the high level of response to the consultation.
Responses are currently being analysed and we will make a formal response by way of a second consultation which we expect to begin later in the year.
The second consultation will run for a 3 month consultation period and will include consideration of how we legislate.
