Library and archives stock policy

Legislation

Birmingham Library and Archives Service is provided within the following legislative framework:

  • The Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964
  • The Obscene Publications Act 1959, 1964
  • Equality Act 2010
  • Public Order Act 1986
  • Copyright Design & Patents Act 1988
  • British Phonographic Institute/Library Association Agreement 1994
  • Copyright & Related Rights Regulations 1996
  • Crime and Disorder Act 1998
  • Human Rights Act 1998
  • Representation of the People Act 2000
  • Copyright (Visually Impaired Persons) Act 2002
  • Terrorism Act 2006
  • Video Recordings Act 1984
  • Video Recordings (Labelling) Regulations 2012
  • Library Charges Regulations (Department of Culture, Media and Sport)
  • EC Directive No. 77/62 (Public Procurement)
  • EU Copyright Directive 2000
  • Birmingham City Council Financial Regulations
  • Sale of Goods Act
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