Summary
The European Parliament has consented to the Marrakesh Treaty, which aims to improve access to books and other works for people who are blind or visually impaired. 10 21.02.2018
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Key points
- The European Parliament has officially agreed to let the EU join the Marrakesh Treaty.
- The treaty is designed to help people who are blind or visually impaired access books and other written works more easily.
- It introduces mandatory rules that allow for the creation of accessible formats, such as Braille or large print, without violating copyright laws.
- The agreement allows for the legal exchange of these accessible books across international borders.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons who are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled
Marrakesh Treaty: facilitating the access to published works for persons who are blind, visually impaired, or otherwise print disabled ***
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