Exceptions to copyright
A number of exceptions allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner. These uses are known as fair dealing and are listed below.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive and particular care should be taken if you are looking to rely on an exception.
- Non-commercial research and private study
- Criticism or review, reporting current events
- Teaching in educational establishments
- Not for profit playing of music
- Help visually impaired people
- Time shifting
- Sufficient acknowledgment
Publicly situated works
Drawing, taking a photograph or making a film of buildings or sculptures and works of artistic craftsmanship in a public place or in premises open to the public.
Legal proceedings
Copyright is not infringed in any material when used in legal proceedings.
