This article is a response to the editorial of Paul Betts published on 13th July - Court edicts put record industry in spin.
It may not generate the kind of public displays of enthusiasm we associate with the World Cup, but it is still a major victory – and one well worth celebrating. I refer to a recent decision by the European Court of Justice, whereby thousands of companies and artists have gained credibility and influence in the debate on the structure of the creative industries and have won recognition for their role in a market that in recent years has become increasingly dominated by a few “big players”.
