A recent report by Consumers International has concluded that the UK is the worst among 16 leading nations at protecting the rights of the users.
"UK copyright law is the oldest but also the most out of date. It’s time our copyright law caught up with the real world," said Ed Mayo, chief executive of Consumer Focus. "The current system puts unrealistic limits on our listening and viewing habits and is rapidly losing credibility among consumers. A broad ‘fair use’ exception would bring us in line with consumer expectations, technology and the rest of the world."
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In addition, the UK government does not seem to see reform of copyright law as a priority.
