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Justin Bieber will no longer own the rights to music he created before 2022 – a legal expert explains why he made the decision, and why he may go on to regret it.
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Cultural imperialism and looting were part and parcel of the colonial project. Today, some argue this legacy continues. But in a globalised society, where does borrowing end and appropriation begin?