European Copyright Term Directive

EDM number 244 in 2008-09, proposed by Paul Rowen on 10/12/2008.
Categorised under the topic of Performing arts.

That this House notes with concern the plight of performers in the United Kingdom; calls on the Government to support the European Copyright Term Directive, giving such musicians a fair copyright term; further notes that the Directive has the support of the French and German governments as well as numerous MEPs; further notes the support of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee of a fair copyright term for musicians; and believes that the United Kingdom should follow the lead of the United States in this matter by extending the copyright terms for performers and producers.

This motion has been signed by a total of 20 MPs, 1 of these signatures have been withdrawn.