Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 53731
Copyright: Fees and Charges
Tabled: 20 May 2025
Answered: 29 May 2025
Question
Abtisam Mohamed
Labour — Sheffield Central
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of regulating the level of charges levied by online image rights holders in cases of copyright infringement.
Answer
Feryal ClarkThe unauthorised use of copyright material is an infringement. The terms on which permission is granted, including any payments that may be made, is a private commercial matter.The Government would encourage parties involved in potential litigation procee...
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