Chapter II What Books Are Protected
The following books are protected by statute throughout the British Dominions:9
1. Every original book:10
2. First published within the British Dominions:11
3. [The author of which is a British subject or resident within the British Dominions at the time of first publication:12]
4. Which is innocent:13
5. And has been registered before action:14
6. For 42 years, or the author’s life and 7 years, whichever period is the longer.15