Public records and Copyright ( UK) (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 23:03 (6222 days ago) @ monfamilies

This might help explain the Govt. position on copyright and records.

You may need a lawyer to give an opinion , however it does look as if a waiver exists to allow transcription and publication, with acknowledgement of where the original record is held etc.

Unpublished public records and those open for public inspection are reproducible freely under waiver of copyright. This guidance explains how this works in practice.

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/advice/crown-copyright/copyright-guidance/copyright-in-public-re...