Chapter 4 Key debates
Topic |
Has the UK implemented the provisions of Art 6 bis effectively, and if not should they be strengthened? |
Author |
Gerald Dworkin |
Standpoint |
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. |
Source |
‘The Moral Right of the Author: Moral Rights and the Common Law Countries’ (1994–1995) 19 VLA J L & Arts 229–268 |
Author |
Irini Stamatoudi |
Standpoint |
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. |
Source |
‘Moral Rights of Authors in England: The Missing Emphasis on the Role of Creators’ [1997] 4 IPQ 447–513 |