Hello all, Today several pictures that were uploaded for Wiki Loves Monuments in Belgium which are considered monuments by the Belgian government have been deleted because we do not have a clear description on Commons about the copyright-situation in Belgium on buildings that are younger than 70 years (or architect died less then 70 years ago). If this continues thousands of pictures on Commons can be deleted on some vague text that seems to be based on what people do not understand about the copyright in Belgium.
The Belgian laws on this matter are complicated and we should urgently get a more clear picture of how the actual copyright laws should be conducted. I think we can get a clear picture if we consult Belgian a lawyer(s) who can handle this subject. I have two questions: 1. Who knows a lawyer or firm who/which can help us with the question how the Belgian law actually is on this matter? 2. If this will cost anything, who can help us with funding to get this answer clear? Who can help us with this or has ideas about it? Other ideas are also very welcome! Greetings - Romaine (Organizing Wiki Loves Monuments Belgium / Luxembourg) (Intitiave for organizing Wikimedia belgium) _______________________________________________ Wiki Loves Monuments mailing list [email protected] https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikilovesmonuments http://www.wikilovesmonuments.eu
