10 years into Marrakesh – what does the data say?
10 years into Marrakesh – what does the data say?
So far, 123 countries have ratified or acceded to the Marrakesh Treaty, including those which joined subsequent to the European Union’s ratification. This represents almost 2/3 of the countries of the world, an impressive achievement for a Treaty that was only voted through ten years ago, and only e...
The Marrakesh Treaty has led to countries opening up their copyright laws and allowing the reproduction of accessible books. However, there are still many limitations. For example, 18.7% of the participating countries have a commercial availability check, and 38% have a secondary law that might require a check. Hopefully, the European Accessibility Act fully taking effect in June, 2025 will lead to a proliferation of accessible books provided by publishers. #accessibility