Governments should defend copyright, not dismantle it

By refusing to extend the reproduction levy, the culture minister is promoting a free ride for consumers at the expense of the artists they enjoy.

Déjà vu all over again. Such is the dilemma facing crafters of copyright. How to balance the rights of creators and consumers in the tussle over when reproducing somebody else's work breaks the law?

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