Malta has implemented the Use of public speeches and public lectures (Art. 5.3(f) InfoSoc) exception in Article 9(1)m of Chapter 415 of the Laws of Malta. The national exception closely resembles the EU exception.
Implementation summary:
This exception allows for the reproduction, translation, distribution or communication to the public of political speeches as well as extracts of public lectures or similar works or subject-matter to the extent justified by informatory purposes and provided that the source, including the author’s name, is, except where this is impossible, indicated.
Implementation details:
Beneficiaries:
- any user
Purposes:
- informatory purpose
Usage:
- reproduction
- translation
- distribution
- communication to the public
Subject Matter:
- political speeches
- extracts of public lectures
- similar works or subject-matter
Compensation:
- no compensation required
Attribution:
- the source, including the author’s name, must be indicated, unless impossible
Other Conditions:
- use is limited to the extent justified by informatory purposes
Introduced/last updated: 01 January 1970
Remarks: The exception applies mutatis mutandis to neighbouring rights under art. 21 of Cap.415.
