Australian High Court orders activists to destroy covertly filmed abattoir footage
Australia's High Court has ruled that Farm Transparency International retains copyright over footage it secretly obtained inside abattoirs. Despite the footage being in the public interest, the court found that the trespass involved in gathering it carries legal consequences. The activists have been ordered to destroy the recordings, though third parties may still legally share them. The decision is expected to shape future activism and how copyright law applies to undercover filming. Legal experts are examining its broader implications for the rights of those who conduct such investigations.
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