Music groups win court battle over private copying of CDs

Judge rules government erred in law by not introducing compensation scheme for rights holders when it changed rules

Music industry organisations have won a high court battle over measures introduced by the government allowing people to lawfully copy CDs and other copyright material bought for their own private use.

A judge ruled that the government erred in law when it decided not to introduce a compensation scheme for songwriters, musicians and other rights holders who face losses as a result of their copyright being infringed.