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Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 206-212 become Pt. 2 Ch. 4 (1.2.2006) by virtue of The Performances (Moral Rights, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/18), reg. 4(7) (with reg. 8)
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X1The insertion of the new headings "Chapter 1 Introductory", "Chapter 2 Economic Rights", "Chapter 3 Moral Rights" and "Chapter 4 Qualification for Protection, Extent and Interpretation" in Pt. II on 1.2.2006 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under those new headings.
(1)In this Part—
“qualifying country” means—
(a)the United Kingdom,
(b)another member State of the European Economic Community, or
(c)to the extent that an Order under section 208 so provides, a country designated under that section as enjoying reciprocal protection;
“qualifying individual” means a citizen or subject of, or an individual resident in, a qualifying country; and
“qualifying person” means a qualifying individual or a body corporate or other body having legal personality which—
(a)is formed under the law of a part of the United Kingdom or another qualifying country, and
(b)has in any qualifying country a place of business at which substantial business activity is carried on.
(2)The reference in the definition of “qualifying individual” to a person’s being a citizen or subject of a qualifying country shall be construed—
(a)in relation to the United Kingdom, as a reference to his being a British citizen, and
(b)in relation to a colony of the United Kingdom, as a reference to his being a British Dependent Territories’ citizen by connection with that colony.
(3)In determining for the purpose of the definition of “qualifying person” whether substantial business activity is carried on at a place of business in any country, no account shall be taken of dealings in goods which are at all material times outside that country.
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X2The insertion of the new headings "Chapter 1 Introductory", "Chapter 2 Economic Rights", "Chapter 3 Moral Rights" and "Chapter 4 Qualification for Protection, Extent and Interpretation" in Pt. II on 1.2.2006 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under those new headings.
This Part extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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X3The insertion of the new headings "Chapter 1 Introductory", "Chapter 2 Economic Rights", "Chapter 3 Moral Rights" and "Chapter 4 Qualification for Protection, Extent and Interpretation" in Pt. II on 1.2.2006 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under those new headings.
(1)Her Majesty may by Order in Council designate as enjoying reciprocal protection under this Part—
(a)a Convention country, or
(b)a country as to which Her Majesty is satisfied that provision has been or will be made under its law giving adequate protection for British performances.
(2)A “Convention country” means a country which is a party to a Convention relating to performers’ rights to which the United Kingdom is also a party.
(3)A “British performance” means a performance—
(a)given by an individual who is a British citizen or resident in the United Kingdom, or
(b)taking place in the United Kingdom.
(4)If the law of that country provides adequate protection only for certain descriptions of performance, an Order under subsection (1)(b) designating that country shall contain provision limiting to a corresponding extent the protection afforded by this Part in relation to performances connected with that country.
(5)The power conferred by subsection (1)(b) is exercisable in relation to any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or any colony of the United Kingdom, as in relation to a foreign country.
(6)A statutory instrument containing an Order in Council under this section shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
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X4The insertion of the new headings "Chapter 1 Introductory", "Chapter 2 Economic Rights", "Chapter 3 Moral Rights" and "Chapter 4 Qualification for Protection, Extent and Interpretation" in Pt. II on 1.2.2006 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under those new headings.
(1)For the purposes of this Part the territorial waters of the United Kingdom shall be treated as part of the United Kingdom.
(2)This Part applies to things done in the United Kingdom sector of the continental shelf on a structure or vessel which is present there for purposes directly connected with the exploration of the sea bed or subsoil or the exploitation of their natural resources as it applies to things done in the United Kingdom.
(3)The United Kingdom sector of the continental shelf means the areas designated by order under section 1(7) of the M1Continental Shelf Act 1964.
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X5The insertion of the new headings "Chapter 1 Introductory", "Chapter 2 Economic Rights", "Chapter 3 Moral Rights" and "Chapter 4 Qualification for Protection, Extent and Interpretation" in Pt. II on 1.2.2006 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under those new headings.
Marginal Citations
(1)This Part applies to things done on a British ship, aircraft or hovercraft as it applies to things done in the United Kingdom.
(2)In this section—
“British ship” means a ship which is a British ship for the purposes of the [F2Merchant Shipping Act 1995] otherwise than by virtue of registration in a country outside the United Kingdom; and
“British aircraft” and “British hovercraft” mean an aircraft or hovercraft registered in the United Kingdom.
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X6The insertion of the new headings "Chapter 1 Introductory", "Chapter 2 Economic Rights", "Chapter 3 Moral Rights" and "Chapter 4 Qualification for Protection, Extent and Interpretation" in Pt. II on 1.2.2006 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under those new headings.
Textual Amendments
F2Words in s. 210(2) substituted (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21, ss. 314(2), 316(2), Sch. 13 para. 84(b) (with s. 312(1))
Requirement of signature: application in relation to body corporate
(1)The requirement in the following provisions that an instrument be signed by or on behalf of a person is also satisfied in the case of a body corporate by the affixing of its seal—
section 191B(3) (assignment of performer's property rights);
section 191C(1) (assignment of future performer's property rights);
section 191D(1) (grant of exclusive licence).
(2)The requirement in the following provisions that an instrument be signed by a person is also satisfied in the case of a body corporate by signature on behalf of the body or by the affixing of its seal—
section 205D(2)(a) (assertion of performer's moral rights);
section 205J(2) (waiver of performer's moral rights).]
Textual Amendments
F3S. 210A inserted (1.2.2006) by The Performances (Moral Rights, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/18), reg. 7 (with reg. 8)
Editorial Information
X7The insertion of the new headings "Chapter 1 Introductory", "Chapter 2 Economic Rights", "Chapter 3 Moral Rights" and "Chapter 4 Qualification for Protection, Extent and Interpretation" in Pt. II on 1.2.2006 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under those new headings.
(1)The following expressions have the same meaning in this Part as in Part I (copyright)—
[F4assignment (in Scotland),]
broadcast,
business,
F5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F7communication to the public,]
country,
defendant (in Scotland),
delivery up (in Scotland),
[F8the EEA,]
[F8EEA state,]
film,
[F9injunction (in Scotland)]
literary work,
published, F10. . .
[F11signed,]
[F12sound recording, and]
[F13wireless broadcast.]
(2)[F14 The provisions of—
(a)section 5B(2) and (3) (supplementary provisions relating to films), and
(b)section 6(3) to (5A) and section 19(4) (supplementary provisions relating to broadcasting),
apply] for the purposes of this Part, and in relation to an infringement of the rights conferred by this Part, as they apply for the purposes of Part I and in relation to an infringement of copyright.
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X8The insertion of the new headings "Chapter 1 Introductory", "Chapter 2 Economic Rights", "Chapter 3 Moral Rights" and "Chapter 4 Qualification for Protection, Extent and Interpretation" in Pt. II on 1.2.2006 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under those new headings.
Textual Amendments
F4S. 211(1): entry inserted (1.2.2006) by The Performances (Moral Rights, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/18), reg. 2, Sch. para. 6(2) (with reg. 8)
F5S. 211(1): entry repealed (31.10.2003) by The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2498), reg. 2(2), Sch. 2 (with regs. 31-40)
F6S. 211(1): entry repealed (31.10.2003) by The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2498), reg. 2(2), Sch. 2 (with regs. 31-40)
F7S. 211(1): entry inserted (31.10.2003) by The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2498), reg. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 15(5)(a)(i) (with regs. 31-40)
F8S. 211(1): entries relating to "the EEA," and "EEA state," substituted (29.4.2006) for entry relating to "EEA national," by The Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028), reg. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 12
F9S. 211(1): entry inserted (31.10.2003) by The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2498), reg. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 15(5)(a)(i) (with regs. 31-40)
F10Word in s. 211(1) repealed (31.10.2003) by The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2498), reg. 2(2), Sch. 2 (with regs. 31-40)
F11S. 211(1): entry inserted (1.2.2006) by The Performances (Moral Rights, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/18), reg. 2, Sch. para. 6(2) (with reg. 8)
F12S. 211(1): entry substituted (31.10.2003) by The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2498), reg. 2(1), {Sch. 1para. 15(5)(a)(ii)} (with regs. 31-40)
F13S. 211(1): entry inserted (31.10.2003) by The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2498), reg. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 15(5)(a)(i) (with regs. 31-40)
F14Words in s. 211(2) substituted (1.2.2006) by The Performances (Moral Rights, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/18), reg. 2, Sch. para. 6(3) (with reg. 8)
The following Table shows provisions defining or otherwise explaining expressions used in this Part (other than provisions defining or explaining an expression used only in the same section)—
[F15assignment (in Scotland) | section 211(1) (and section 177);] |
broadcast (and related expressions) | section 211 (and section 6) |
business | section 211(1) (and section 178) |
F16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | |
[F17communication to the public | section 211(1) (and section 20)] |
[F18consent of performer (in relation to performer’s property rights)] | [F19section 191A(2)] |
country | section 211(1) (and section 178) |
defendant (in Scotland) | section 211(1) (and section 177) |
delivery up (in Scotland) | section 211(1) (and section 177) |
[F20distribution right] | [F21section 182B(5)] |
[F22the EEA and EEA state] | [F23section 211(1) (and section 172A)] |
exclusive recording contract | section 185(1) |
film | section 211(1) (and [F24section 5B]) |
[F25group | section 205C(4);] |
illicit recording | section 197 |
[F26injunction (in Scotland) | section 211(1) (and section 177)] |
[F27issue to the public | section 182B;] |
literary work | section 211(1) (and section 3(1)) |
[F28lending right] | [F29section 182C(7)] |
[F30making available right | section 182CA] |
performance | section 180(2) |
[F31performer’s non-property rights] | [F32section 192A(1)] |
[F33performer’s property rights] | [F34section 191A(1)] |
published | section 211(1) (and section 175) |
qualifying country | section 206(1) |
qualifying individual | section 206(1) and (2) |
qualifying performance | section 181 |
qualifying person | section 206(1) and (3) |
recording (of a performance) | section 180(2) |
recording rights (person having) | section 185(2) and (3) |
[F35rental right)] | [F36section 182C(7)] |
[F37reproduction right] | [F38section 182A(3)] |
[F39rights owner (in relation to performer’s property rights)] | [F40 section 191A(3) and (4).] |
[F41signed | section 211(1) (and section 176);] |
sound recording | section 211(1) (and [F42section 5A]). |
[F43wireless broadcast | section 211(1) (and section 178).]] |
Editorial Information
X9The insertion of the new headings "Chapter 1 Introductory", "Chapter 2 Economic Rights", "Chapter 3 Moral Rights" and "Chapter 4 Qualification for Protection, Extent and Interpretation" in Pt. II on 1.2.2006 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under those new headings.
Textual Amendments
F15S. 212: entry inserted (1.2.2006) by The Performances (Moral Rights, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/18), reg. 2, Sch. para. 7 (with reg. 8)
F16S. 212: entry repealed (31.10.2003) by The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2498), reg. 2(2), Sch. 2 (with regs. 31-40)
F17S. 212: entry inserted (31.10.2003) by The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2498), reg. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 15(6) (with regs. 31-40)
F18Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 21(6) (with Pt. III)
F19Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 21(6) (with Pt. III)
F20Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 20(4) (with Pt. III)
F21Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 20(4) (with Pt. III)
F22S. 212: words in entry substituted (29.4.2006) by The Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028), reg. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 13
F23Words in s. 212 inserted (1.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/3297, reg. 11(4) (with Pt. III)
F24Words in s. 212 substituted (1.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/3297, reg. 9(6)(a) (with Pt. III)
F25S. 212: entry inserted (1.2.2006) by The Performances (Moral Rights, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/18), reg. 2, Sch. para. 7 (with reg. 8)
F26S. 212: entry inserted (31.10.2003) by The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2498), reg. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 15(6) (with regs. 31-40)
F27S. 212: entry inserted (1.2.2006) by The Performances (Moral Rights, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/18), reg. 2, Sch. para. 7 (with reg. 8)
F28Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 20(4) (with Pt. III)
F29Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 20(4) (with Pt. III)
F30S. 212: entry inserted (31.10.2003) by The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2498), reg. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 15(6) (with regs. 31-40)
F31Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 21(6) (with Pt. III)
F32Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 21(6) (with Pt. III)
F33Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 21(6) (with Pt. III)
F34Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 21(6) (with Pt. III)
F35Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 20(4) (with Pt. III)
F36Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 20(4) (with Pt. III)
F37Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 20(4) (with Pt. III)
F38Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 20(4) (with Pt. III)
F39Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 21(6) (with Pt. III)
F40Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 21(6) (with Pt. III)
F41S. 212: entry inserted (1.2.2006) by The Performances (Moral Rights, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/18), reg. 2, Sch. para. 7 (with reg. 8)
F42Words in s. 212 substituted (1.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/3297, reg. 9(6)(b) (with Pt. III)
F43S. 212: entry inserted (1.2.2006) by The Performances (Moral Rights, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/18), reg. 2, Sch. para. 7 (with reg. 8)
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