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Re: Question regarding Crown Copyright waiver



On Thu Jan 15 12:19, Francis Tyers wrote:
> I'd like some advice on a particular instance of Crown Copyright
> which includes a waiver for free distribution. I'm going to try
> and make out my case below, but I'd be very happy to hear other
> opinions -- particularly if the waiver is compatible with the DFSG. 
> 

You've done a pretty good analysis and it would seem to fail DFSG3 and
6, making it suitable for non-free, but not for main:

> ==================================================================
> ==3. Derived Works==
> 
> I can't see anything about this.
> 
> ==6. No Discrimination Against Fields of Endeavour==
> 
> I think it falls down here:
> 
> "13. The Proceedings must not be used in connection with advertising or
> product endorsement or in any context which could be viewed as
> undignified association."
> 
> (Really problematic)
> 
> "14. The Proceedings must not be used in any circumstances which are
> knowingly or potentially libellous or slanderous of individuals,
> companies, organisations or political parties."
> 
> (Wouldn't this be against the law anyway?)
> 
> "16. The Proceedings must not be reproduced for overtly political
> purposes."
> 
> (Really problematic)

Matt

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Matthew Johnson

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