Copyright gives the creators of a wide range of material, such as literature, art, music, sound recordings, films and broadcasts, economic rights enabling them to control use of their material in a number of ways, such as by making copies, issuing copies to the public, performing in public, broadcasting and use on-line. This site covers Copyright Law, FAQ, Publications, and Worldwide Copyright Offices. This White Paper sets out the Government's response to the new communications environment. One objective is to make the UK home to the most dynamic and competitive communications and media market in the world'. Holds all rights and all material.
Users can search the archives, which are broad in subject matter.
The Service also provides copyright information and advice. Film footage can be transferred to other formats. Formerly Baseline, this comprehensive film and TV online database is aimed at all the information needs of the entertainment industry. Users need to subscribe. Information provided covers released films, film in production, statistics , box office grosses, reviews, biographies and credits.