Publishers Association Annual Report 2023

The Publishers Association’s Annual Report 2023 contains a snapshot of our work in 2023. Over the last year, we have supported members to navigate the rapid developments of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and continue to engage with government on behalf of the publishing sector. Our content protection and enforcement operations went from strength to strength – through supporting further decisive law enforcement action against Z-Library and PDF Drive, expanding platform outreach and site blocking initiatives, and writing to universities across the UK highlighting the risks of allowing access to unlawful networks like Sci-Hub.

Wider work included launching the People of Publishing to celebrate some of the individuals at the heart of the publishing process, and delivering an exciting events programme combining receptions for publishers and parliamentarians. Last year we were proud to champion the value of publishing and the Publishers Association will continue to push this forward in 2024.