Unless the exploitation right is expressly reserved, articles on topical political,
social, economic or religious issues, political speeches, submissions during court hearings as
well as sermons, conferences, addresses and other similar works may be reproduced by the
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Copyright, Law, 19/12/2000, No. 2000/011
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press or broadcast in their original or translated version. However, the source, as well as the
name of the author, must always be clearly stated.
32.—(1) Works of art, including works of architecture, permanently kept in a public
place, may be reproduced and made available to the public through photographic and
audiovisual means.
(2) Any exploitation for profit of these reproductions without the prior authorization of
the author of the works referred to in the preceding paragraph shall be unlawful.
33.—(1) Where the authorization to broadcast has been granted to an audiovisual
communication corporation, the said authorization shall cover all free sound or visual
communications made by the said corporation using its own technical and artistic means and
under its responsibility.
(2) The authorization referred to above shall not apply to performances given in public
places such as cafés, restaurants, hotels, cabarets, various shops, cultural centres, public
transport means, private clubs, for which prior authorization must be obtained.
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