Selected year snapshot
For 1996, the active event in this file is Copyright Act, 1982 (Act 1982-17).
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Current rationale
The Copyright Act 1982 (Act 1982-17) was the copyright law in force in Barbados on 1990-01-01. This Act was based on the UK Copyright Act 1956 model. Despite extensive web searching, I was unable to locate the full statutory text of the 1982 Act to verify the specific exceptions and limitations provisions. The 1982 Act was repealed and replaced by the Copyright Act 1998 (Act 1998-4). Without access to the actual text of the 1982 Act's exceptions provisions, I cannot determine the color classification with confidence. The Act likely contained fair dealing provisions modeled on UK law (for research and private study), but I cannot verify the exact wording.
Law changes
Copyright Act, 1982 (Act 1982-17)
Baseline · Effective 1983-01-01
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Dates: Effective 1983-01-01 · Enacted 1982-01-01
Why this score
The Copyright Act 1982 (Act 1982-17) was the copyright law in force in Barbados on 1990-01-01. This Act was based on the UK Copyright Act 1956 model. Despite extensive web searching, I was unable to locate the full statutory text of the 1982 Act to verify the specific exceptions and limitations provisions. The 1982 Act was repealed and replaced by the Copyright Act 1998 (Act 1998-4). Without access to the actual text of the 1982 Act's exceptions provisions, I cannot determine the color classification with confidence. The Act likely contained fair dealing provisions modeled on UK law (for research and private study), but I cannot verify the exact wording.
Copyright Act, Chapter 300 (Act 1998-4)
Relevant update · Effective 1998-07-01
100%
Relevant section: Sections 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65
Dates: Effective 1998-07-01 · Enacted 1998-01-01
Why this score
Section 55(1) provides a fair dealing exception for research or private study covering literary, dramatic, musical or artistic works. The term 'fair dealing' covers any exclusive right (not only reproduction), and the exception is open to any user — it is not restricted to private/personal use, individuals, or institutions. The exception covers the main categories of works (literary, dramatic, musical, artistic). While it does not explicitly mention sound recordings, films, or broadcasts, the core categories of works used in research are covered. Additionally, sections 56-65 provide further exceptions including copying by librarians (ss. 59-62), education (ss. 63-65), and other specific uses. The fair dealing for research provision (s. 55(1)) is the most permissive exception and determines the GREEN classification. The non-commercial restriction is not present in the text — research is not qualified as non-commercial. Classification-neutral factors (copy limits, remuneration, lawful access) were not factored into the color decision.
Exceptions considered
Fair dealing with a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work for the purposes of research or private study does not infringe copyright in the work.
Fair dealing for purposes of criticism or review with sufficient acknowledgement.
Incidental inclusion of copyright material in an artistic work, sound recording, film, broadcast or cable programme.
Copying by librarians and archivists — librarians may make and supply copies of articles and parts of published works for research or private study purposes.
Education exceptions — things done for purposes of instruction or examination, anthologies for educational use, performances in course of activities of educational establishment.
Original text
55. (1) Fair dealing with a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work for the purposes of research or private study does not infringe any copyright in the work or, in the case of a published edition, in the typographical arrangement. (2) Fair dealing with a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work does not infringe any copyright in the work if it is for the purposes of criticism or review, of that or another work or of a performance of a work, and is accompanied by a sufficient acknowledgement. (3) Fair dealing with a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work does not infringe any copyright in the work if it is for the purpose of reporting current events and is accompanied by a sufficient acknowledgement.
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Intellectual Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2006 (Act No. 2 of 2006)
Relevant update · Effective 2006-02-15
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Dates: Effective 2006-02-15 · Enacted 2006-02-15
Why this score
The Intellectual Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (Act 2006-1 or Act No. 2 of 2006) amended the Copyright Act, Chapter 300. Based on the WIPO Lex record, this Act made miscellaneous amendments to intellectual property legislation including the Copyright Act. However, the full text of the 2006 amendment could not be retrieved via web search to verify whether it modified the fair dealing or other research-relevant exceptions. The WIPO Lex record for the Copyright Act states it is 'Act 1998-4, as amended up to Act 2006-1'. Since the fair dealing provision in Section 55(1) of the Copyright Act remained in force (as confirmed by the consolidated text available), the GREEN classification is maintained. The 2006 amendments appear to have addressed other aspects of IP law rather than the core fair dealing exceptions.
Exceptions considered
Fair dealing with a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work for the purposes of research or private study does not infringe copyright.
Copying by librarians and archivists for research or private study purposes.
Education exceptions for instruction, examination, and educational performances.
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Copyright Act, Chapter 300 (Act 1998-4, as amended up to Act 2006-1)
Current law confirmation · Effective 2025-01-01
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Relevant section: Section 55(1)
Dates: Effective 2025-01-01
Why this score
As of 2025, the Copyright Act, Chapter 300 (Act 1998-4, as amended up to Act 2006-1) remains in force in Barbados. Section 55(1) provides a fair dealing exception for research or private study. Analysis across three dimensions: (1) Uses: 'fair dealing' covers any exclusive right, not only reproduction — it encompasses reproduction, communication, and other acts; (2) Works: the exception covers literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, and typographical arrangements of published editions — these are the core categories of copyrightable works; (3) Users: the exception is open to any user — there is no restriction to individuals, private persons, or institutions. The exception is not qualified by 'private' or 'personal' — it says 'for the purposes of research or private study' where 'research' and 'private study' are separate purposes. Research is unqualified and open to any user. There is no TDM-specific exception in Barbados law. Classification-neutral factors (non-commercial restrictions, copy limits, remuneration, lawful access) were not factored into the color. The GREEN classification reflects that the fair dealing exception permits dealing with full works for research by any user, covering any exclusive right.
Exceptions considered
Fair dealing with a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work for the purposes of research or private study does not infringe copyright in the work or typographical arrangement.
Fair dealing for purposes of criticism or review with sufficient acknowledgement.
Fair dealing for purpose of reporting current events with sufficient acknowledgement.
Incidental inclusion of copyright material.
Copying by librarians and archivists — supply of copies of articles and parts of published works for research or private study.
Education exceptions — copying for instruction, examination, anthologies, and educational performances.
Original text
55. (1) Fair dealing with a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work for the purposes of research or private study does not infringe any copyright in the work or, in the case of a published edition, in the typographical arrangement.