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Copyright for Teaching

Using copyright materials for teaching

Under Illustration for Instruction (section 32) One can use extracts from: films, sound recordings and broadcasts as well as text, music and artistic works in lecture slides to illustrate a teaching point. Fair dealing applies. There is no statutory definition of fair dealing. It will always be a matter of judgement; what would a reasonable person consider "fair" but you should ensure sure that:

  • the use of the work does not compete with the rights holder's normal commercial exploitation.
  • you only copy the quantity required. 
  • you acknowledge the rights holder. 

You may also use extracts for the purpose of setting exams.

Any materials used should have been legally acquired.