Yes I was aware that british law is quite a bit more restrictive in its copyright. I am glad they are not extending it though I feel 70 years is far far to great. I believe it should be life of author only unless its passed down to relatives (not corporate) then 70 years after death is fine.
I also believe FAIR USE (as defined in the US) should be permitted for non profit end user to end user (even fully copying) 5 years after commercial viability is no more ie when it is difficult to "buy" it in a store its commercial viability is gone.
Chris Taylor
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