General statement of Knowledge Ecology International at SCCR 23 supporting TVI and AV treaty and opposing Broadcasting Treaty

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.