Paragraph 11

The following new article shall be inserted after article 17B—

“Application for first registration in respect of posthumously eligible books

17B

An application for first registration of Public Lending Right in respect of a posthumously eligible book and an application for first registration of a posthumously eligible person’s share of Public Lending Right in respect of such a book with two or more authors (including any who are not eligible persons)—

(a)

shall satisfy the requirements of article 14A and be made by delivery at the registry, and

(b)

shall be made by the personal representatives of the posthumously eligible person concerned.”.