Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright in musical works, sound recordings, and performance rights. Includes provisions for moral rights, duration of copyright protection, and rules for assignment and licensing of rights.
Performers' Protection Acts: Legislation protecting performers' rights and establishing consent requirements for recording and broadcasting of performances.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for music industry agreements involving multiple stakeholders.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, applicable when one party to the music contract is acting as a consumer rather than a business.
Berne Convention: International treaty for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, ensuring cross-border copyright protection for musical works.
Rome Convention 1961: International convention for the protection of performers, producers of phonograms, and broadcasting organizations.
Competition Law: Legal framework governing anti-competitive practices and restrictions on duration of exclusive arrangements in the music industry.
EU Retained Law: Relevant European Union legislation retained in UK law post-Brexit affecting music rights and licensing.
Music Industry Codes of Practice: Industry-specific guidelines including PRS for Music rules and PPL regulations governing music licensing and rights management.
