Looking at the UK copyright law online it seems to me that in the UK copying/sharing for research is allowed.
http://www.copyrightservice.co.uk/copyright/p01_uk_copyright_law Section 8
Of courses contacting the author for a paper is always good idea, and as mentioned, could lead to more discussion.
I work for a local council museum (ie funded by tax paid by the people of the city), where we don't have access to Jstor and other sources that require subscriptions, so I rely on the good will of colleagues and friends who do have access (or Open Access).
Heather
Heather Mikhail
Natural History Curatorial Trainee
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Heritage Lottery Fund, Skills for the Future Programme
Supported by Birmingham Museum Trust, Natural Sciences Collections Association & The Natural History Museum
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