General statement of Knowledge Ecology International
SCCR 23
21 November 2011
The SCCR is beginning a long meeting that will attempt to address proposals for norm setting on copyright limitations and exceptions, and for related rights for audiovisual performances and broadcasting organizations.
KEI has long supported a treaty for persons who are blind or have other disabilities. In this regard, KEI opposes proposals for a two step process that would involved an early soft recommendation, followed by years of inaction. The SCCR should commit to a diplomatic conference on the disabilities issues. On issues of substance, the text should clarify the status of works “born digital,” and enure that a treaty will expand rather than restrict the freedom to implement exceptions.
KEI looks forward to providing comments on the new proposal by Brasil regarding libraries and archives.
KEI support a diplomatic conference for a treaty for audiovisual performances.
KEI opposes further work on a treaty for broadcasting organizations.