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I've wondered about exactly this principle before. If a MP were to read out large sections of a novel in parliament, and then it were to be published through th
by cturner 16y ago
I've wondered about exactly this principle before. If a MP were to read out large sections of a novel in parliament, and then it were to be published through the mechanism of hansard, would that invoke copyright infringement laws? I expect it would, and that parliamentary privilege wouldn't be a defence.
- cabalamat 16y agoAIUI, you're wrong. MPs can say anything on the floor of the House. This is necessary to prevent them from being hassled by libel etc suits.
- cturner 16y agoI know that it works against libel, but does it work against copyright? That's my point.
- hugh3 16y agoParliamentary privilege varies from country to country, but I've never heard of there being any exceptions for copyright laws. On the other hand, the abuse of parliamentary privilege to do something stupid is generally frowned upon.