The voice for copyright in the UK
Pastiche – “The scope of the existing exceptions is being tested”
Pastiche – “The scope of the existing exceptions is being tested”

The scope of the existing exceptions is being tested — most recently the one for pastiche. Hardly anyone has heard the word before, yet it could have become a catch‑all exception not unlike fair use in the US. The good news: nobody actually wants that. Well, not the...

A representative voice

We provide an effective, authoritative and representative voice for the copyright community, and encourage greater understanding and acceptance of copyright in the UK and around the world.

A watching brief

We monitor changes in law, social practices and technology that may affect copyright and related rights, consulting with our members and working closely with the British Government and international groups on current issues and policies.

An information resource

This website is a resource for organisations that represent creators, performers and other rights holders, or manage rights for creative material. You’ll find our latest news, policy and documents here.

The voice for copyright in the UK
Tribute to BCC President, Maureen Duffy

  The British Copyright Council is deeply saddened by the death of Maureen Duffy FRSL, our President, an extraordinary writer, campaigner and champion of creators’ rights. For more than six decades, Maureen stood at the forefront of British cultural life. As a...

A representative voice

We provide an effective, authoritative and representative voice for the copyright community, and encourage greater understanding and acceptance of copyright in the UK and around the world.

A watching brief

We monitor changes in law, social practices and technology that may affect copyright and related rights, consulting with our members and working closely with the British Government and international groups on current issues and policies.

An information resource

This website is a resource for organisations that represent creators, performers and other rights holders, or manage rights for creative material. You’ll find our latest news, policy and documents here.

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