{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/copyright-designs-and-patents-act-1988/section-212",
  "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/copyright-designs-and-patents-act-1988/section-212.json",
  "legislation": "ukpga/1988/48",
  "legislation_title": "Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/copyright-designs-and-patents-act-1988",
  "path": "section/212",
  "kind": "section",
  "number": "212",
  "heading": "Index of defined expressions.",
  "text": "The following Table shows provisions defining or otherwise explaining expressions used in this Part (other than provisions defining or explaining an expression used only in the same section)—\naccessible copy (in paragraphs 3A to 3E of Schedule 2)\nparagraph 3E(4) of Schedule 2\nassignment (in Scotland)\nsection 211(1) (and section 177);\nbroadcast (and related expressions)\nsection 211 (and section 6)\nbusiness\nsection 211(1) (and section 178)\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\ncommunication to the public\nsection 211(1) (and section 20)\nconsent of performer (in relation to performer’s property rights)\nsection 191A(2)\ncountry\nsection 211(1) (and section 178)\ndefendant (in Scotland)\nsection 211(1) (and section 177)\ndelivery up (in Scotland)\nsection 211(1) (and section 177)\ndisabled person (in paragraphs 3A to 3E of Schedule 2)\nparagraph 3E(2) and (3) of Schedule 2\ndistribution right\nsection 182B(5)\nthe EEA and EEA state\nsection 211(1) (and section 172A)\nexclusive recording contract\nsection 185(1)\nfilm\nsection 211(1) (and section 5B)\ngroup\nsection 205C(4);\nillicit recording\nsection 197\ninjunction (in Scotland)\nsection 211(1) (and section 177)\nissue to the public\nsection 182B;\nliterary work\nsection 211(1) (and section 3(1))\nlending right\nsection 182C(7)\nmaking available right\nsection 182CA\nperformance\nsection 180(2)\nperformer’s non-property rights\nsection 192A(1)\nperformer’s property rights\nsection 191A(1)\npublished\nsection 211(1) (and section 175)\nqualifying country\nsection 206(1)\nqualifying individual\nsection 206(1) and (2)\nqualifying performance\nsection 181\nqualifying person\nsection 206(1) and (3)\nrecording (of a performance)\nsection 180(2)\nrecording rights (person having)\nsection 185(2) and (3)\nrental right)\nsection 182C(7)\nreproduction right\nsection 182A(3)\nrights owner (in relation to performer’s property rights)\nsection 191A(3) and (4).\nsigned\nsection 211(1) (and section 176);\nsound recording\nsection 211(1) (and section 5A).\nwireless broadcast\nsection 211(1) (and section 178).",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F1",
      "text": "Ss. 206-212 become Pt. 2 Ch. 4 (1.2.2006) by virtue of The Performances (Moral Rights, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/18), reg. 4(7) (with reg. 8)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F2",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 inserted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Disability) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1384), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 5"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F3",
      "text": "S. 212: entry inserted (1.2.2006) by The Performances (Moral Rights, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/18), reg. 2, Sch. para. 7 (with reg. 8)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F4",
      "text": "S. 212: entry repealed (31.10.2003) by The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2498), reg. 2(2), Sch. 2 (with regs. 31-40)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F5",
      "text": "S. 212: entry inserted (31.10.2003) by The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2498), reg. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 15(6) (with regs. 31-40)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F6",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 21(6) (with Pt. III)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F7",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 21(6) (with Pt. III)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F8",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 20(4) (with Pt. III)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F9",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 20(4) (with Pt. III)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F10",
      "text": "S. 212: words in entry substituted (29.4.2006) by The Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028), reg. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 13"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F11",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 inserted (1.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/3297, reg. 11(4) (with Pt. III)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F12",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 substituted (1.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/3297, reg. 9(6)(a) (with Pt. III)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F13",
      "text": "S. 212: entry inserted (1.2.2006) by The Performances (Moral Rights, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/18), reg. 2, Sch. para. 7 (with reg. 8)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F14",
      "text": "S. 212: entry inserted (31.10.2003) by The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2498), reg. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 15(6) (with regs. 31-40)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F15",
      "text": "S. 212: entry inserted (1.2.2006) by The Performances (Moral Rights, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/18), reg. 2, Sch. para. 7 (with reg. 8)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F16",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 20(4) (with Pt. III)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F17",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 20(4) (with Pt. III)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F18",
      "text": "S. 212: entry inserted (31.10.2003) by The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2498), reg. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 15(6) (with regs. 31-40)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F19",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 21(6) (with Pt. III)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F20",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 21(6) (with Pt. III)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F21",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 21(6) (with Pt. III)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F22",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 21(6) (with Pt. III)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F23",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 20(4) (with Pt. III)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F24",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 20(4) (with Pt. III)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F25",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 20(4) (with Pt. III)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F26",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 20(4) (with Pt. III)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F27",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 21(6) (with Pt. III)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F28",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 inserted (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2967, reg. 21(6) (with Pt. III)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F29",
      "text": "S. 212: entry inserted (1.2.2006) by The Performances (Moral Rights, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/18), reg. 2, Sch. para. 7 (with reg. 8)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F30",
      "text": "Words in s. 212 substituted (1.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/3297, reg. 9(6)(b) (with Pt. III)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F31",
      "text": "S. 212: entry inserted (1.2.2006) by The Performances (Moral Rights, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/18), reg. 2, Sch. para. 7 (with reg. 8)"
    },
    {
      "type": "X",
      "label": "X1",
      "text": "The insertion of the new headings \"Chapter 1 Introductory\", \"Chapter 2 Economic Rights\", \"Chapter 3 Moral Rights\" and \"Chapter 4 Qualification for Protection, Extent and Interpretation\" in Pt. II on 1.2.2006 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under those new headings."
    }
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    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
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    "retrieved_at": "2026-10-29T09:47:40.311838+00:00"
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  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
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