[Wylug-discuss] Re: Windows-only distribution of BBC Programs

[Smylers]

Mark P. Conmy writes:

> And in case anyone raises "fair use", don't go there.  The UK has no
> fair-use provision in law.  Even time-shifting isn't legally protected
> (AIUI, IANAL).

It didn't used to be, but it was made so a few years ago.  The law
change in question generally strengthened copyright, but it did
acknowledge time-shifting as being legitimate.

This statutory instrument seems to be relevant:

  http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2003/20032498.htm#19

Smylers