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Bill · started in the Commons

Digital Heritage Bill

A Bill to enable specified institutions to make digital copies of cultural artefacts for archival purposes notwithstanding the existence of any intellectual property right; and for connected purposes

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Digital Heritage Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 20 January 2010 by Mr Tom Watson (Labour). 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 20 Jan 2010
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 Mar 2010.