Object of the Bill
The object of this bill is to amend the Copyright and Neighboring Rights Act, Cap. 222, to domesticate the copyright treaties of the World Intellectual Property Organization, such as the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works (1886), the World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty (1996), the World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty (1996), the Beijing Treaty on Audio-visual Performances (2012), and the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or otherwise Print Disabled (2013); to provide for the protection of copyright and neighboring rights in their use and exploitation through the internet, online services, and other technological means; to provide for the management and exploitation of orphan works; to provide for the regulation of exploitation contracts; to streamline the registration of collecting societies with the Registrar; and to provide for related matters.
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The Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (amendment) Bill, 2025
Sponsored By Hon. Mao Nobert (Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs)
Committee: The Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs
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First Reading/Committee
The bill is still at First Reading, and the first stage is a passage through the floor of parliament. This stage is usually a formality, primarily focusing on introducing the Bill to the Parliament. It takes place without debate, and the first reading of a Bill can occur anytime in a parliamentary session. The significance of this stage lies in the fact that it marks the formal introduction of the Bill to the Parliament, setting the stage for further discussions and debates.
Second Reading
The Bill has now progressed to the Second Reading, a stage that offers the first opportunity for MPs to engage in a democratic debate on the main principles of the Bill. This stage, which usually takes up to 45 days after the first reading, allows for thorough discussion and ensures that all voices are heard. Once the second reading is complete, the Bill moves to the committee stage, where each clause and any amendments to the Bill may be debated, further highlighting the democratic nature of the process.
Third Reading
Parliament has passed the Bill. The third reading is the final chance for the Members of Parliament to debate its contents. Here, the debate is usually short and limited to what is actually in the Bill rather than, as at the second reading, what might have been included.
Presentation/Waiting Assent
Assented by President
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Bill passed on 01/01/1970
Bill Withdrawn on 01/01/1970