UK changes mind on copyright extension
15 December 2008
Peter Ollier, London
UK Culture Secretary Andy Burnham has announced a U-turn in the government’s policy on extending the copyright term for sound recordings
Speaking at the UK Music Creators' Conference in London, Burnham proposed an extension from 50 to 70 years, saying: “There is a moral case for performers benefiting from their work throughout their entire lifetime.”
The announcement comes as the EU considers an extension to 95 years that the UK had...
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