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Sound Recordings (Copyright Term Extension) Bill

A Bill to extend beyond 50 years the copyright term of sound recordings; and for connected purposes

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Sound Recordings (Copyright Term Extension) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 5 December 2007 by Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 5 Dec 2007
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 26 Feb 2008.