# Copyright Act 1956, Paragraph 2


The preceding paragraph shall not apply in the case of a work if, at any time before the end of the period mentioned in that paragraph, it is possible for a person without previous knowledge of the facts to ascertain the identity of the author by reasonable inquiry.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/4-5/74/schedule/SECOND/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/copyright-act-1956/schedule-SECOND/paragraph-2
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