Chapter 4 Key debates

Moral rights

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Author/Academic

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Has the UK implemented the provisions of Art 6 bis effectively and, if not, should they be strengthened?

Gerald Dworkin

Acknowledges the difficulties in bringing authors’ rights concepts into the common law legal tradition and argues that Art 6 bis does not sufficiently recognize the need to balance the rights of authors and exploiters of works.

‘The Moral Right of the Author: Moral Rights and the Common Law Countries’ (1994–1995) 19 VLA J L & Arts 229–268.

Has the UK implemented the provisions of Art 6 bis effectively, and if not should they be strengthened? Irini Stamatoudi Argues in favour of providing stronger protection for authors in the area of moral rights so that the non-economic rights of authors are fully recognized. ‘Moral Rights of Authors in England: The Missing Emphasis on the Role of Creators’ [1997] 4 IPQ 447–513
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