About Us
The All Party Writers Group (APWG) was established in November 2007.
All party groups enable MPs and Lords from across the political spectrum to keep both government and opposition parties informed on specific policy issues. This system allows for groups to take on board opinions and research from industry experts and parliamentary champions. Our group members
The All Party Writers Group’s aims are:
To represent the interests of all writers
To safeguard their intellectual property rights
To ensure they receive a fair level of recognition and reward for their contribution to the economy and society as a whole
Among the issues it has tackled since it was established, the APWG has:
Undertook an inquiry and supplementary inquiry into authors’ earnings. The group has presented findings with policy recommendations to enable the Government to support authors better
Lobbied for the maintenance of PLR payments at current levels
Reviewed government proposals for new copyright exceptions and highlighting concerns where necessary. Notably those relating to private copying and education
Encouraged the extension of the current PLR scheme to include audio-books and e-books in line with the provisions of the Digital Economy Act 2010 and Digital Economy Act 2017 which extended coverage to remote loans of ebooks
Lobbied the government for greater engagement with the creative workforce