Malta has implemented the Reporting by the press on current events (Art. 5.3(c) 2nd part InfoSoc) exception in Article 9(1)j of Chapter 415 of the Laws of Malta. The national exception closely resembles the EU exception.
Implementation summary:
This exception allows for the use of works or other subject-matter in connection with the reporting of current events, to the extent justified by the informatory purpose and as long as the source, including the author’s name, is, unless this is impossible, indicated.
Implementation details:
Beneficiaries:
- any user
Purposes:
- reporting of current events
Usage:
- any use
Subject Matter:
- works
- databases
- performances
- phonograms
- film fixations
- broadcasts
Compensation:
- no compensation required
Attribution:
- the source, including the author’s name, must be indicated, unless impossible
Other Conditions:
- use must be connected to the reporting of current events
- use is limited to the extent justified by the informatory purpose
Introduced/last updated: 01 January 1970
Remarks: The exception applies mutatis mutandis to neighbouring rights under art. 21 of Cap.415.
