2. Copyright & Intellectual Property Law
• Refers to any creative work or invention
considered to be the property of its creator.
Often, recognized and protected under the
corresponding fields of law. Owners are
granted certain exclusive rights, such as the
ability to publish to various markets, license
the manufacture and distribution of
inventions, and sue in case of unlawful of
deceptive copying.
3. Broadcasting Act
• This is a law of the British parliament, often
regarded by both its supporter's and its critics
as a quintessential example of Thatcherism.
The aim of the act was to reform the entire
structure of British broadcasting; British
television, in particular, had earlier been
described by Margret thatcher as “the last
bastion of restrictive practices”. It governs
what can be shown on TV.
4. Race Relations Act 1976
• Was established by the parliament of the UK
to prevent discrimination on the grounds of
race. Items that are covered include
discrimination on the grounds of
race, colour, nationality, ethnic and national
origin in the fields of employment, the
provision of goods and services, education
and public functions.
5. Obscene Publications Act
• This law has governed what can be published
or released in England and wales. The classic
definition of criminal obscenity is if it “tends
to deprave and corrupt”
6. Libel Law
• English law allows actions for libel to be
brought in the high court for any published
statements which are alleged to defame a
named or identifiable individual (or
individuals) in a manner which causes them
loss in their trade or profession, or causes a
reasonable person to think worse of him, her
or them
7. Licensing Act 2003
• And act of the parliament of the UK. The act
establishes a single integrated scheme for
licensing premises which are used for the sale
or supply of alcohol, to provide regulated
entertainment, or to provide late night
refreshment
8. Privacy Law
• Refers to the laws which deal with the
regulation of personal information about
individuals which can be collected by
governments and other public as well as
private organizations and its storage and use.
9. Human Rights Act 1998
• Right to privacy, right to live, exist, right to have a
family, to own a property, free speech, saftey from
violence, equality of both males and females; womans
rights, fair trail, to be innocent until proven guilty, to be
a citizen of a country, the right to express his or her
sexual orientation, to vote, to seek aslum if a country
treats you badly, to think freely, to believe and practice
the religion a person wants, to peacefully protest
(speak against) a government or group, health
care, education, to communicate through a
language, not to be forced into marriage, the right to
love, the right to work.
