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<p>Any extension of the PLR scheme to include remotely downloaded e-books would be
incompatible with the Copyright Directive (2001/29/EC). In order for such an extension
to be possible, it would first be necessary for an exception to be made to the <em>Communication
to the Public Right, </em>as set out in the Directive, and which would be applicable
to remote e-lending. Such an extension would subsequently require an amendment to
primary legislation. Government continues to monitor discussions on the Copyright
Directive (2001/29/EC).</p>
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