Marrakesh Treaty - list of key questions
The questions below are the key questions that target the experiences and views of people with a print disability. The questions are numbered as they appear in the document and links are included to the relevant page for context.
Q8. What impact are international file sharing initiatives like DAISY, TIGAR and Bookshare having on the availability of accessible format copies of works in New Zealand? 17
Q9. What challenges do people with print disabilities currently face in obtaining accessible format copies of works to meet their particular needs? Has this changed over time? Do you think any other factors are relevant in the description of the current circumstances facing people with a print disability when trying to access works? 17
Q10. Do you agree with the problem definition outlined in this document? 18
Q13. Do you agree with the policy objectives outlined in this document? 19
Q15. Do you think there are any other viable options in addition to the ones explored in this document? 20
Q20. Do you think there are any other advantages or disadvantages in joining Marrakesh under Option 2 (by making the minimum legislative amendments required to meet our obligations and make the exception workable for cross-border exchange)? 26
Q21. Do you agree there is benefit in specifically allowing people with a print disability and caregivers acting on their behalf to make and import accessible format copies themselves? If possible, please provide examples. 28
Q24. Is amendment required to provide clarity that reading disabilities such as dyslexia are included? What would be the impact of specifically extending the definition to include those with reading disabilities? 28
Q25. Would it be useful to modernise the language used in the current definition of print disability? 28
Q35. Do you agree that Option 3 of joining the Marrakesh Treaty and considering other changes to improve the operation of the exception within the framework allowed for by Marrakesh is the best option? 31