Singapore legislation

Clause 224

of Copyright Bill

Clause 224

Government copyright in films

(1)

Section 187(5) shall not apply in relation to cinematograph films made before the commencement of this Act.

(2)

Where section 187(5) does not apply in relation to a cinematograph film by reason of subsection (1) —

(a)

if the film was an original dramatic work as defined by section 193 — section 187(1), (2) and (3), shall apply, in relation to that work in accordance with section 211(1); and

(b)

section 187(1), (2) and (3) as modified by section 222, shall apply in relation to photographs forming part of the film in like manner as they apply in relation to photographs not forming part of a cinematograph film.