Britain is on the verge of adopting the Digital Economy Bill without debate or scrutiny by Parliament. Among other things, the DEB provides for disconnection of entire households from the ‘net if any member is accused — without proof — of infringing copyright.
Jim Killock from the UK Open Rights Group sez, “On Thursday, our ‘Police’ visited the offices of the BPI, Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Labour parties, and UK Music, and presented them with notice that the Digital Economy Bill is disconnected, from democracy, human rights, public opinion and sound business sense.”
Disconnection notices served to UK Music, BPI and politicians