Going spare: Brexit could cut off access to feminist journal

Brexit copyright issues may prevent researchers from consulting Spare Rib, which for two decades served as ‘the most popular voice of women’s liberation’ in the UK

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February 22, 2019
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February 22, 2019
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Reader's comments (2)

Whilst no fan of Brexit, I despair at those who fail to take a robust approach to the issues it raises. If the European directive no longer applies, then write an equivalent UK one. And until that is done, merely post the warning that the copyright of the orphan material is unresolved and that should the copyright holder choose to identify themselves, they will then be asked for their consent to have it in the archive. There is no reason to cut off your nose to spite your face by withdrawing the entire archive.
No fan of feminism a movement that discriminates men so activity instead of helping men

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