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<p>Section 62 of the Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act (1988) permits the photographing
and filming of certain artistic works and buildings permanently situated in a public
place or in premises open to the public, without prior consent from the owners of
copyright in those works. This exception to copyright protection has existed in UK
law for over a hundred years, and represents an important freedom for photographers
and film-makers, whether amateur or professional.</p><p> </p><p>The Government does
not support any restriction to this exception, such as a requirement that prohibits
commercial use without prior consent. The Government recognises the diversity of EU
Member States’ laws in this area and strongly believes Member States should retain
their current discretion in this area of law.</p><p> </p>
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