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Metropolitan Police Film Piracy Unit

Criminal Legislation

The United Kingdom’s principal legislation, as it relates to film piracy forgery and counterfeiting are the:

England & Wales

  • Video Recordings Act 1984
  • Trade Marks Act 1994
  • Copyright Designs & Patent Act 1988
  • Conspiracy contrary to common law

Scotland

  • more information to follow

Northern Ireland

  • more information to follow

In this section you will find all relevant legislation including police powers of search and arrest.

Click here for a glossary of terms.

 

 

 

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