tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6783158672148789791.post6175332237011774900..comments2023-12-20T11:34:22.773+00:00Comments on IPso Jure - intellectual property blog: Copyright exemptions for public performancesPeter Groveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05020506617934637856noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6783158672148789791.post-33753622179698657422010-02-03T15:32:46.535+00:002010-02-03T15:32:46.535+00:00Martin, I don't think the concern wat that the...Martin, I don't think the concern wat that the present law is not consistent with those obligations - it's more that there are reasons for changing the law (partly because Article 8(2) of the rental and lending directive requires the law to give equitable remuneration to rights owners, partly because small charities are not happy) and the government wants to make sure that the changes arePeter Groveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05020506617934637856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6783158672148789791.post-13524910157373532642010-02-02T07:32:02.684+00:002010-02-02T07:32:02.684+00:00I'd like to ask a different question: why did ...I'd like to ask a different question: why did the law need changing at all? The law has been in place since 1988 and has been working reasonably well. OK, it's not perfect, but laws never are.<br /><br />The consultation document stated: "UK-IPO considers that these sections need amending to ensure the correct balance is drawn between the interests of right holders and these small Martin Buddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12660694900865071529noreply@blogger.com