§ NEW SECTIONS 1A AND 1B
§ Penalties for making, cinematograph films without consent of performers
§ 1A. Subject to the provisions of this Act, if any person knowingly—
- (a) makes a cinematograph film, directly or indirectly, from or by means of the performance of any dramatic or musical work without the consent in writing of the performers, or
- (b) sells or lets for hire. or distributes for the purposes of trade, or by way of trade exposes or offers for sale or hire, a cinematograph film made in contravention of this Act, or
- (c) uses for the purposes of exhibition to the public a cinematograph film made in contravention of this Act,
§ Provided that, where a person is charged with an offence under paragraph (a) of this section, it shall be a defence to prove that the cinematograph film was made for his private and domestic use only.
1223§ Penalties for broadcasting without consent of performers
§ 1B. Subject to the provisions of this Act, any person who otherwise than by the use of a record or a cinematograph film, knowingly broadcasts a performance of any dramatic or musical work, or any part of such a performance, without the consent in writing of the performers shall be guilty of an offence under this Act, and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding fifty pounds.