File:A Bit Of Fry And Laurie Police.jpg

Screen cap from A Bit of Fry and Laurie depicting the privatization of the police force.

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Though this image is subject to copyright, its use is covered by the U.S. fair use laws because:

1. The image is used for identification and informational purposes, and is not believed to detract significantly from the original work.
2. No free images are known to exist, and, given the nature of the work, none are likely to be released.
3. It illustrates an educational article about the programme.
4. The image is used to show the two main actors in the programme.
5. The use of the image will not affect the value of the original work or limit the copyright holder's rights or ability to distribute the original. In particular, copies could not be used to make illegal copies of the programme.
6. It is a low resolution image.
7. The image is only a small portion of the commercial product.
8. It does not limit the copyright owner's rights to sell, produce, or advertise the programme in any way.