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Legislation and artform policies

Unearth information on the legal aspects of arts and culture: from constitutional law, legislation and international agreements, to specific art form policies for music, theatre, dance, literature, publishing, film, television, visual arts, craft, and design, architecture and spatial planning.

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Visual arts

Find information on the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programmes in the visual arts.
Design, architecture and spatial planning

Find information on the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programmes in design, architecture and spatial planning.
Film, television and other screen-based works

Find information on the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programmes in film, television and other screen-based works.
Craft

Find information on the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programmes in craft.
Multidisciplinary

Find information on the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programmes in new and multidisciplinary arts.
Music

Find information on the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programmes in music.
Literature and publishing

Find information on the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programmes in literature and publishing.
Employment, labour laws and social services

Find information on legal developments and legislation related to the status of artists.

Copyright and intellectual property

Find information on the development and implementation of copyright protection and legislation at national and international levels.
Constitution and cultural legislation

Learn about the place of culture in the constitutional frameworks of different countries.
Performing arts

Find information on the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programmes in theatre, dance and circus.

Broadcasting and media

Find information on the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programmes in broadcasting.

News from Legislation and artform policies

Early research findings of Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme show positive impact on recipients
Government to establish copyright & AI reference group to help protect creative industries
Beijing court’s ruling that AI-generated content can be covered by copyright eschews US stand, with far-reaching implications on tech’s use
Beijing court’s ruling that AI-generated content can be covered by copyright eschews US stand, with far-reaching implications on tech’s use
Intellectual property reform on the horizon
Intellectual property reform on the horizon
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