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Copyright and Artificial Intelligence

This multi-department initiative (DCMS, DSIT, and the Intellectual Property Office) addresses copyright protection and licensing frameworks for creative content used in AI training. Key elements include the proposed Creative Content Exchange, mandatory transparency requirements on AI training data, and balancing creator rights with AI development, with an impact assessment published in March 2024.

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2026

27 events
29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have for the proposed (1) governance, (2) ownership, and (3) operating model, for the Creative Content Exchange (CCE); and whether the CCE will be struc

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have for the proposed (1) governance, (2) ownership, and (3) operating model, for the Creative Content Exchange (CCE); and whether the CCE will be structured to be commercially independent of AI developers …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

To ask His Majesty's Government who will be responsible for setting the terms on which creative content is made available in the Creative Content Exchange (CCE); and how they intend to ensure that ind

To ask His Majesty's Government who will be responsible for setting the terms on which creative content is made available in the Creative Content Exchange (CCE); and how they intend to ensure that independent creators and smaller creative businesses, as …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that planning policy, energy provision and digital infrastructure are sufficient to support the building of AI data centres.

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that planning policy, energy provision and digital infrastructure are sufficient to support the building of AI data centres.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the increasing use of AI tools in skilled trades and service industries; and, if so, how that assessment informs their policies on wor

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the increasing use of AI tools in skilled trades and service industries; and, if so, how that assessment informs their policies on workforce training and productivity.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she is taking steps to ensure that the voluntary measures agreed by the Creator Remuneration Working Group in July 2025 deliver impr

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she is taking steps to ensure that the voluntary measures agreed by the Creator Remuneration Working Group in July 2025 deliver improved remuneration for (a) session musicians and …

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to simplify the UK's unregistered design framework, in light of the post-Brexit coexistence of the UK Unregistered Design Right and the EU Suppleme

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to simplify the UK's unregistered design framework, in light of the post-Brexit coexistence of the UK Unregistered Design Right and the EU Supplementary Unregistered Design Right.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend to introduce mandatory transparency requirements on AI developers regarding training data that are independent of text and data mining exceptions; i

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend to introduce mandatory transparency requirements on AI developers regarding training data that are independent of text and data mining exceptions; if so, what legislative procedure they plan to use; and

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to the introduction of requirements for developers of generative AI systems available in the UK to publish information about training

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to the introduction of requirements for developers of generative AI systems available in the UK to publish information about training data sources.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the publication on 18 March of Copyright and Artificial Intelligence: Impact Assessment that does not establish a preferred op

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the publication on 18 March of Copyright and Artificial Intelligence: Impact Assessment that does not establish a preferred option fully discharges their obligations under section 1

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask His Majesty's Government, in regard to Copyright and Artificial Intelligence: Impact Report, published on 18 March, what measures they plan to introduce, including low-cost dispute resolution,

To ask His Majesty's Government, in regard to Copyright and Artificial Intelligence: Impact Report, published on 18 March, what measures they plan to introduce, including low-cost dispute resolution, collective enforcement or regulatory remedies, to ensur

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether existing UK copyright law can be effectively applied to the use of copyright works in AI training in the absence of mandatory

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether existing UK copyright law can be effectively applied to the use of copyright works in AI training in the absence of mandatory transparency obligations.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask His Majesty's Government, in regard to Copyright and Artificial Intelligence: Impact Assessment, published on 18 March, what plans they have to collect further evidence before reaching a policy

To ask His Majesty's Government, in regard to Copyright and Artificial Intelligence: Impact Assessment, published on 18 March, what plans they have to collect further evidence before reaching a policy decision on the preferred option for the use of copyri

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the implications of the increasing use of AI tools in the creation and distribution of digital content for intellectual property frame

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the implications of the increasing use of AI tools in the creation and distribution of digital content for intellectual property frameworks and the UK's creative industries; and what steps

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has used artificial intelligence to assist with drafting (a) legislation and (b) policy in the last 12 months.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has used artificial intelligence to assist with drafting (a) legislation and (b) policy in the last 12 months.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to review the Intellectual Property Office’s design registration fee structure to lower the cost for individual designers and small businesses fili

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to review the Intellectual Property Office’s design registration fee structure to lower the cost for individual designers and small businesses filing single-design applications; and what assessment they

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask His Majesty's Government whether, as a condition of receiving public funding or access to public compute through the Sovereign AI Fund, AI companies are required to demonstrate lawful access to

To ask His Majesty's Government whether, as a condition of receiving public funding or access to public compute through the Sovereign AI Fund, AI companies are required to demonstrate lawful access to copyrighted works used in the training or development

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to prevent the abuse of the UK design register by traders registering invalid old designs to maliciously block competitors on online marketpl

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to prevent the abuse of the UK design register by traders registering invalid old designs to maliciously block competitors on online marketplaces; and what consideration they have given to reintro

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what binding contractual terms, conditions of use, monitoring arrangements or audit mechanisms apply to access to the AI Research Resource supercomputer network, to ens

To ask His Majesty's Government what binding contractual terms, conditions of use, monitoring arrangements or audit mechanisms apply to access to the AI Research Resource supercomputer network, to ensure that public compute is not used for the training or

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will publish details of any public data sets made accessible to technology firms with which the Government has signed partn

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will publish details of any public data sets made accessible to technology firms with which the Government has signed partnership agreements or Memoranda of Understanding in rela

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of support programmes available to small and medium-sized enterprises for AI adoption; and what steps they are taking to im

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of support programmes available to small and medium-sized enterprises for AI adoption; and what steps they are taking to improve productivity, innovation and regional economic de

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of data security risks associated with the adoption of artificial intelligence systems by small and medium-sized enterprises in the hospi

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of data security risks associated with the adoption of artificial intelligence systems by small and medium-sized enterprises in the hospitality sector; and what guidance they have issued about

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18 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

Copyright and AI Progress

UIN: HCWS1416 Today I am publishing a report and impact assessment on Copyright and AI which will also be laid in Parliament. This fulfils the commitment under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and sets out our proposed next …

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18 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

Copyright and AI Progress

UIN: HLWS1419 I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP.Today I am publishing a report …

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18 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Intellectual Property Office Context · primary home: AI Regulation and Governance linked

Report and impact assessment on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence

A report and impact assessment on the use of copyright works in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

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↓ Report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (web-optimi… (125pp) ↓ Copyright and Artificial Intelligence: Impact Assessment ↓ Copyright and Artificial Intelligence: Impact Assessment (w… (52pp)

2025

8 events
15 Dec 2025 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

Statement on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence

UIN: HCWS1165 Today I am laying an Act Paper updating Parliament on the government’s progress on copyright and AI, fulfilling the commitment under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.Our approach to copyright and AI must support prosperity for all …

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15 Dec 2025 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Progress Update

UIN: HLWS1162 I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP.Today I am laying an Act …

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15 Dec 2025 | Policy paper Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Intellectual Property Office linked

progress report

A progress report on the use of copyright works in the development of AI systems, under Section 137 of the Data (Use and Access) Act.

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↓ Copyright and artificial intelligence statement of progress… (16pp) ↓ Copyright and artificial intelligence statement of progress… (16pp) ↓ Copyright and artificial intelligence statement of progress… (20pp)
2 Jun 2025 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

AI in Government: Cross Government Experiment Report

UIN: HCWS669 I wish to inform the House of the findings from the recent Microsoft 365 Copilot experiment - a landmark government AI experiment, which demonstrates this government's bold commitment to harnessing cutting-edge technology to transform public service deliv...

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15 May 2025 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

Government response to the consultation on the UK’s future exhaustion of intellectual property rights regime

UIN: HLWS638 I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Digital Government, Feryal Clark MP.Our parallel importation laws, which regulate the c...

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25 Feb 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Intellectual Property Office linked

consultation closed

This consultation seeks views on how the government can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports the UK creative industries and AI sector together.

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↓ Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (40pp) ↓ Summary assessment of options

2024

9 events
17 Dec 2024 | Consultation (closed) Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Intellectual Property Office linked

consultation opened

This consultation seeks views on how the government can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports the UK creative industries and AI sector together.

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↓ Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (40pp) ↓ Summary assessment of options
17 Dec 2024 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

AI and Copyright Consultation

UIN: HCWS324 The fast-paced development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and in particular the need for large volumes of data during training of Large Language Models (LLMs), has led to increased scrutiny of the way that copyright law applies to such …

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17 Dec 2024 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

AI and Copyright Consultation

UIN: HLWS317 I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Honourable Friend, the Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms; Chris Bryant MP.The fast-paced development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and in …

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5 Nov 2024 | Consultation outcome Intellectual Property Office linked

Extension of public performance rights to foreign nationals — outcome published

The government is seeking views on changes to how foreign nationals qualify for broadcasting and performance rights in UK copyright law

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↓ Impact assessment: Changes in protection for foreign sound … ↓ Extension of rights in sound recordings and performances to… ↓ Revised economic impact assessment ↓ Consultation reponses
22 Mar 2024 | Consultation outcome Intellectual Property Office linked

Extension of public performance rights to foreign nationals — consultation closed

The government is seeking views on changes to how foreign nationals qualify for broadcasting and performance rights in UK copyright law

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↓ Impact assessment: Changes in protection for foreign sound … ↓ Extension of rights in sound recordings and performances to… ↓ Revised economic impact assessment ↓ Consultation reponses
15 Jan 2024 | Consultation outcome Intellectual Property Office linked

Extension of public performance rights to foreign nationals — consultation opened

The government is seeking views on changes to how foreign nationals qualify for broadcasting and performance rights in UK copyright law

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↓ Impact assessment: Changes in protection for foreign sound … ↓ Extension of rights in sound recordings and performances to… ↓ Revised economic impact assessment ↓ Consultation reponses

2023

4 events

2022

4 events
18 Jul 2022 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

A pro-innovation approach to regulating AI

UIN: HCWS212 The Government is today publishing a paper setting out its emerging pro-innovation approach to regulating Artificial Intelligence. The UK can provide clarity and confidence to our AI ecosystem as well as ensuring the public and consumers are protected.At …

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18 Jul 2022 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

A pro-innovation approach to regulating AI

UIN: HLWS209 I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Nadine Dorries MP:The Government is today publishing a paper …

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2021

7 events

2016

4 events
29 Nov 2016 | Consultation outcome Intellectual Property Office linked

Changes to Schedule 1 CDPA and Duration of Copyright Regulations — outcome published

Technical consultation on changes to Schedule 1 of Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and Duration of Copyright Regulations 1995.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Changes to Schedule 1 of the Copyright, Designs… (16pp)
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↓ Government response to technical consultation on changes to… (16pp) ↓ Responses to Schedule 1 CDPA and Duration of Copyright Regu…
15 Sep 2016 | Consultation outcome Intellectual Property Office linked

Changes to Schedule 1 CDPA and Duration of Copyright Regulations — consultation closed

Technical consultation on changes to Schedule 1 of Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and Duration of Copyright Regulations 1995.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Changes to Schedule 1 of the Copyright, Designs… (16pp)
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↓ Government response to technical consultation on changes to… (16pp) ↓ Responses to Schedule 1 CDPA and Duration of Copyright Regu…
21 Jul 2016 | Consultation outcome Intellectual Property Office linked

Changes to Schedule 1 CDPA and Duration of Copyright Regulations — consultation opened

Technical consultation on changes to Schedule 1 of Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and Duration of Copyright Regulations 1995.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Changes to Schedule 1 of the Copyright, Designs… (16pp)
+2 more
↓ Government response to technical consultation on changes to… (16pp) ↓ Responses to Schedule 1 CDPA and Duration of Copyright Regu…
21 Apr 2016 | Consultation outcome Intellectual Property Office linked

Changes to penalties for online copyright infringement — outcome published

Seeking views on increasing the maximum custodial sentence for online copyright infringement from two to ten years.

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↓ Consultation response: changes to the penalties for online … (12pp) ↓ Summary of responses: changes to the penalties for online c… (10pp)

2015

6 events
17 Aug 2015 | Consultation outcome Intellectual Property Office linked

Changes to penalties for online copyright infringement — consultation closed

Seeking views on increasing the maximum custodial sentence for online copyright infringement from two to ten years.

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↓ Consultation response: changes to the penalties for online … (12pp) ↓ Summary of responses: changes to the penalties for online c… (10pp)
20 Jul 2015 | Consultation outcome Intellectual Property Office linked

Implementation of the Collective Rights Management Directive — outcome published

Seeks views on the UK government’s proposals for implementation of the Collective Rights Management (CRM) Directive.

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↓ Collective rights management in the Digital Single Market: … (40pp) ↓ Responses to the CRM Directive consultation
18 Jul 2015 | Consultation outcome Intellectual Property Office linked

Changes to penalties for online copyright infringement — consultation opened

Seeking views on increasing the maximum custodial sentence for online copyright infringement from two to ten years.

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↓ Consultation response: changes to the penalties for online … (12pp) ↓ Summary of responses: changes to the penalties for online c… (10pp)
30 Mar 2015 | Consultation outcome Intellectual Property Office linked

Implementation of the Collective Rights Management Directive — consultation closed

Seeks views on the UK government’s proposals for implementation of the Collective Rights Management (CRM) Directive.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Collective rights management in the digital sin… (44pp)
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↓ Collective rights management in the Digital Single Market: … (40pp) ↓ Responses to the CRM Directive consultation
4 Feb 2015 | Consultation outcome Intellectual Property Office linked

Implementation of the Collective Rights Management Directive — consultation opened

Seeks views on the UK government’s proposals for implementation of the Collective Rights Management (CRM) Directive.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Collective rights management in the digital sin… (44pp)
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↓ Collective rights management in the Digital Single Market: … (40pp) ↓ Responses to the CRM Directive consultation

2014

2 events