2. Part 1 of the Appendix to this Order extends to England and Wales and Scotland only(1).
Part 1 of the Appendix to this Order varies the Scheme following commencement of section 31 of the Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30). This provision amends section 5(2) of the Public Lending Right Act 1979 to extend the public lending right to remote e-lending of e-books and audio-books. Section 31 of the Digital Economy Act 2017 has not yet been commenced for Northern Ireland. Accordingly, Part 1 of the Appendix to this Order is being brought into force for England and Wales and Scotland only, with the effect that the public lending right will not extend to remote e-lending of e-books and audio-books in Northern Ireland.