At the end of October 2023, the British Library was subject to a major cyber-attack, which disrupted access to electronic Legal Deposit (eLD) content. A large-scale exercise was subsequently undertaken to check the integrity of the vast core eLD dataset. This led to the development of a new secure interface for accessing eLD content collected prior to October 2023 (excluding the UK Web Archive, which remains unavailable).
The ELD SOLO Browser 
is an interim solution with limited functionality; for example, some of the tools and icons do not work properly.
Restoring access was deemed necessary despite these shortcomings. Fortunately, a project is underway to develop an improved version of the player. More information will be shared in due course.
Can I save an article/chapter to a memory stick?
No. Downloading of this content is not permitted under the current legislation.
Can I take a photograph or a screenshot of the item on the screen?
No. The use of cameras (including camera phones) or other digital tools to take images are not permitted under the current legislation.
Can I email an article to myself or others?
No. Downloading of this content is not permitted under the current legislation.