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Extension of public lending right to e-books (section 31 of the Digital Economy Act 2017)

Extension of public lending right to e-books (section 31 of the Digital Economy Act 2017)

Published on: 28 June 2018

Published by: LexisPSL

Extension of public lending right to e-books (section 31 of the Digital Economy Act 2017)
What is the background to DEA 2017, s 31 (lending of e-books by public libraries)?
What will happen on 30 June 2018?
What are the practical implications of DEA 2017, s 31, coming into force on 30 June 2018?

Article summary

TMT analysis: Nicola Solomon, chief executive of the Society of Authors and deputy district court judge examines the background behind section 31 of the 2017 Digital Economy Act (DEA 2017) and its consequences for e-book lending in public libraries. Sign in or take a trial to read the full analysis.

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