Saving of rights in relation to expenditure, etc., incurred before 16 April 1998 in relation to certain protected performances
27.—(1)  This section applies where —
(a)at any time before 16 April 1998, a person incurred any expenditure or liability in relation to an act proposed to be done on or after that date in relation to a performance;
(b)that act —
(i)would have been lawful if it was done at the time the expenditure or liability was incurred; but
(ii)would, because of the making of the Copyright (International Protection) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (G.N. No. S 225/98), be unlawful if it was done on or after 16 April 1998; and
(c)the person has a right or an interest that —
(i)arises from or in connection with the expenditure or liability incurred; and
(ii)is subsisting and valuable immediately before 16 April 1998.
(2)  Unless the rights owner of the performance agrees to pay or has paid the person compensation that is reasonable in the circumstances, the provisions of this Part do not affect the person’s right or interest.