Common copyright trap

Is the King James Bible free to use in the United Kingdom?

Its ordinary copyright term is not the whole story in the United Kingdom. Crown-controlled printing rights can still restrict authorized publication there.

Layered answer

Check each right separately

01

Text

The historical text is centuries old.

02

United Kingdom printing right

Letters patent and Crown arrangements create a special publication restriction.

03

Modern editions

Notes, layout and editorial material can have their own rights.

Sources

Commercial use?

Verify the exact material and intended country with qualified counsel.