UK Has No Plans To Legislate On Piracy
Category: Copyright InfringersPosted: January 28, 2009 10:44AM
Author: jammin
David Lammy, the UK Intellectual Property minister, has said that the government will not force ISPs to pursue file shares through legislation. Speculation had been building as the music industry attempts to crack down on pirates that legislation would be proposed to support industry goals. Speaking to The Times newspaper Mr. Lammy said, "We can't have a system where we're talking about arresting teenagers in their bedrooms". Though the BPI (which represents the UK music industry) favours a three-strike policy where file sharers are intially sent warning letters, which some ISPs sent out to customers, wider response has been muted. It is estimated that one fifth of Europeans use file-sharing networks, whereas just 10% make use of paid-for music services like iTunes.
