Who is the holder?

The author is the person who holds the copyright unless the work was carried out in the course of employment. In this case, the employer holds the copyright unless there is a waiver in the employee’s contract.

The author used to hold copyright for 50 years.

This has been lengthened to 70 years from the end of the year of the author’s death.

Copyright for broadcast works is still held for 50 years.

The author can destroy any defence by encouraging or allowing someone to use the work.