Section 181 Qualifying performances.F1

(1)

A performance is a qualifying performance for the purposes of this Part if it meets any of Conditions A to D.

(2)

Condition A is that the performance is given by a qualifying individual.

(3)

Condition B is that the performance takes place in a qualifying country.

(4)

Condition C is that the performance is included in a sound recording and—

(a)

the producer of that sound recording is a qualifying individual or a body incorporated under the law of a qualifying country, or

(b)

that sound recording is—

(i)

first published in a qualifying country, or

(ii)

published in a qualifying country within the period of 30 days beginning with the day on which it is first published.

(5)

But Condition C is not met if, or to the extent that, the sound recording in question is a copy taken from a previous sound recording.

(6)

Condition D is that—

(a)

the performance has not been included in a sound recording,

(b)

the performance is broadcast, and

(c)

the broadcast is—

(i)

made from a qualifying country, or

(ii)

made by a broadcasting organisation the headquarters of which are situated in a qualifying country.

(7)

In subsection (4)(a), the “producer” of a sound recording means the person who undertakes the arrangements necessary for the making of the sound recording.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: S. 181 substituted (coming into force in accordance with s. 7(1) of the amending Act) by Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Act 2024 (c. 6), s. 5(2) (with s. 5(4)-(6))

Notes on Part II

Modifications

C1: Pt. 2 restricted (22.4.2003) by The Performances (Reciprocal Protection) (Convention Countries and Isle of Man) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/773), art. 3 (which S.I. was revoked (1.5.2005) by S.I. 2005/852, art. 8(c))
C2: Pt. 2 extended (with modifications) (1.5.2005) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/852), art. 6, Sch. (with art. 7) (which S.I. was revoked (6.4.2006) by S.I. 2006/316, art. 1(3))
C3: Pt. 2 extended (with modifications) (6.4.2006) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/316), art. 6, Sch. (with art. 7) (which S.I. was revoked (6.4.2007) by S.I. 2007/273, art. 1(3))
C4: Pt. 2 extended (with modifications) (6.4.2007) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/273), art. 6, Sch. (with art. 7) (which S.I. was revoked (6.4.2008) by S.I. 2008/677, art. 1(3))
C5: Pt. 2 extended (with modifications) (6.4.2008) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/677), art. 6, Sch. (with art. 7) (which S.I. was revoked (6.4.2012) by S.I. 2012/799, art. 1(3))
C6: Pt. 2 extended (with modifications) (6.4.2012) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/799), arts. 1(1), 6, 7, Sch. (with art. 8) (which S.I. was revoked (6.4.2013) by S.I. 2013/536, art. 1(3))
C7: Pt. 2 extended in part (with modifications) (6.4.2013) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/536), arts. 1(1), 6, 7, Sch. (with art. 8) (as amended (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/216, art. 2) (which S.I. and amending S.I. were revoked (6.4.2017) by S.I. 2016/1219, art. 1(3))
C8: Pt. 2 extended (with modifications) (6.4.2017) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1219), arts. 1(1), 10, 12, Sch. Pt. 2 (with art. 13) (as amended (26.6.2021) by S.I. 2021/636, arts. 1, 2(4)(b); (15.4.2023) by S.I. 2023/296, arts. 1, 2(3); and (15.12.2024) by S.I. 2024/193, arts. 1(2), 6(2)(4) and S.I. 2024/1124, arts. 1(2), 7)
C9: Pt. 2 restricted (6.4.2017) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1219), arts. 1(1), 9, 11, Sch. (with art. 13) (as amended (15.12.2024) by S.I. 2024/193, arts. 1(2), 6(1)(3)(4) and S.I. 2024/1124, arts. 1(2), 4, 5, 7)
C10: Pt. 2 extended (26.6.2021) by S.I. 2016/1219, art. 12A (as inserted by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/636), arts. 1, 2(3)) (as amended (15.12.2024) by S.I. 2024/1124, arts. 1(2), 6, 7)

Notes on Chapter 1

Textual amendments

F1: Cross-headings before ss. 180, 181 omitted (1.2.2006) and ss. 180, 181 become Pt. 2 Ch. 1 by virtue of The Performances (Moral Rights, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/18), reg. 4(1)-(3) (with reg. 8)