Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Neil Gerrard (Labour), on Thursday, 13 December 2007, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 38 members in total.
DURATION OF PERFORMERS' RIGHTS
That this House believes that the term of protection for performers' rights should be increased from 50 years, to ensure that these rights do not expire within the lifetime of the performer; further believes that this change is vital for the unsung heroes of the music industry, not just the stars and household names; considers that it is unfair for performers to lose out on income from their creative work after 50 years, when composers and songwriters can still benefit; understands that upwards of 7,000 artists who recorded songs between 1955 and 1965 have started to lose out on millions of pounds of royalties; and calls on the Government to back the extension of performers' rights at a European level.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 587
- Session
- 2007-08
- Other sponsors
- Peter Luff
- Kelvin Hopkins
- Mike Hancock
- Janet Anderson
- Pete Wishart
- Subjects
- Arts Intellectual property Performing arts
- Link
- View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk
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