Lords pass controversial internet piracy bill
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Legislation to tackle internet piracy, including bans for illegal file-sharers, has been passed by the Lords.
The Digital Economy Bill is now expected to be rushed through the Commons before the general election.
Peers had earlier rejected a bid by ministers to include wide-ranging powers over future online piracy law.
But despite criticism, the government said it was still committed to giving courts the power to block websites which are infringing copyright.
The bill, put forward by Business Secretary Lord Mandelson, has been welcomed by the music industry because it includes plans to suspend the internet accounts of people who persistently download material illegally.
But firms such as British Telecom, Google and Facebook say that would be unfair and illegal file-sharers should be fined instead of cut off.
Say goodbye to your human rights!...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8569750.stm
The Digital Economy Bill is now expected to be rushed through the Commons before the general election.
Peers had earlier rejected a bid by ministers to include wide-ranging powers over future online piracy law.
But despite criticism, the government said it was still committed to giving courts the power to block websites which are infringing copyright.
The bill, put forward by Business Secretary Lord Mandelson, has been welcomed by the music industry because it includes plans to suspend the internet accounts of people who persistently download material illegally.
But firms such as British Telecom, Google and Facebook say that would be unfair and illegal file-sharers should be fined instead of cut off.
Say goodbye to your human rights!...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8569750.stm
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CarolineS
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Well I read somewhere that since this ban came into place in France, illegal file sharing went UP!
Good will always prevail over evil, and we will win this fight against the corrupt government and the corporations they bend over and take it in the arse for - 1 year ago
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CarolineS
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pos_nir
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Google search Define : Web proxy
When the going gets tough evolve
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pos_nir
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timoto
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fuck
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timoto
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CarolineS
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timoto:
my words exactly!
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CarolineS
