Category Archives: The Digital Economy Bill
A statement from the BAPLA Board on the Digital Economy Bill
Sentiments from all quarters around the Digital Economy Bill are riding high. Regarding Clause 43, the UK’s legislative approach to Orphan Works (OW) and their proposed management, some have turned their attention towards BAPLA and its role in the debate. … Continue reading
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The Digital Economy Bill – An update
The highly controversial Digital Economy Bill has been passed – but without Clause 43, which was last night axed in Parliament. We welcome that a proper and thorough consultation with the government can now begin. BAPLA has worked hard to bring … Continue reading
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A further update on the Digital Economy Bill
The Digital Economy Bill, which for us has Section 43 at the very heart of it, the section which creates powers to regulate future management of Orphan Works, Extended Collective Licensing and the management of Licensing Bodies, is currently sitting … Continue reading
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Digital Economy Bill update
So the journey continues for Clause 42 of the Digital Economy Bill. At the Report Stage this week, the Lords were seen and heard debating long and hard into the night – before eventually, just before 11pm, deciding to push … Continue reading
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To the House of Lords…… from BAPLA
On the home page of our bapla.org.uk website, we have the latest positional statement on the Digital Economy Bill. Months and months have been spent lobbying this and I truly believe BAPLA has been one of the most active organisations … Continue reading
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