The Independent Code Review, which is headed by Walter Merricks CBE (pictured left), is specifically examining each society’s code of conduct.
He will look at the ways PRS for Music’s code contributes to the standards of governance, transparency, service levels and complaint handling at the organisation, as required by British Copyright Council (BCC) principles.
Merricks was appointed by the BCC last August to review the effectiveness of its Principles for Collective Management Organisations’ Codes of Conduct and the individual codes adopted by collecting societies within that framework.
He is now seeking feedback from key stakeholders including licensees and members before 28 February.
For more information and to submit your views, please visit http://www.independentcodereview.org.uk/call-evidence/survey/
Merricks said: ‘In the digital age the work of the societies is more complex and it is vital that they are seen to operate to the highest standards.
‘To help my review I want to hear from anyone with experience of or views about the collective management of rights and how well the societies’ codes are working.’
He is expected to publish his final report in May.
In 2012 PRS for Music launched its revised code of conduct for its 100,000 songwriter, composer and publisher members and its 350,000 licensees. See the code at http://www.prsformusic.com/codeofconduct/Pages/default.aspx
He will look at the ways PRS for Music’s code contributes to the standards of governance, transparency, service levels and complaint handling at the organisation, as required by British Copyright Council (BCC) principles.
Merricks was appointed by the BCC last August to review the effectiveness of its Principles for Collective Management Organisations’ Codes of Conduct and the individual codes adopted by collecting societies within that framework.
He is now seeking feedback from key stakeholders including licensees and members before 28 February.
For more information and to submit your views, please visit http://www.independentcodereview.org.uk/call-evidence/survey/
Merricks said: ‘In the digital age the work of the societies is more complex and it is vital that they are seen to operate to the highest standards.
‘To help my review I want to hear from anyone with experience of or views about the collective management of rights and how well the societies’ codes are working.’
He is expected to publish his final report in May.
In 2012 PRS for Music launched its revised code of conduct for its 100,000 songwriter, composer and publisher members and its 350,000 licensees. See the code at http://www.prsformusic.com/codeofconduct/Pages/default.aspx
