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British Government Announces Support for Copyright Term Extension

By DrewWilson

In a move that sent shock waves around the internet, Culture secretary Andy Burnham announced that he supports extending the UK copyright term from 50 to 70 years. It's been a multi-year battle between the recording industry and Britain, but today, consumer rights advocates was dealt with a major blow. The report comes from Music Week which says that culture secretary Andy Burnham announced during a UK music conference that he is going to support extending copyright term from 50 years to 70 years. From the report: Burnham's announcement was immediately praised by BPI Chief Executive Geoff Taylor. He says, ?Copyright is the lifeblood of our creative economy and we are delighted that the government is recognizing this by supporting an extension of copyright term for British musicians and labels.

Full post as published by ZeroPaid on December 12, 2008 (boomark / email).