UK copyright laws to be reviewed

UK copyright laws to be reviewed

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Britain's intellectual property laws are to be reviewed to "make them fit for the internet age," prime minister David Cameron has announced.

He said the law could be relaxed to allow greater use of copyright material without the owner's permission.

The announcement was welcomed by internet campaigners who say it will boost small business.

But any changes could be resisted by the music and film industries who have campaigned against copyright reform.

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It seems that England has more sense than America.
Or so it seems. It is about time they started to show some sense in England.
America will learn the hard way.
It is the same as not letting small company’s put adds in the news papers or on TV.
Than have any resemblance to one that's been on before.
And with big company’s snapping up patience on names and the like.
It does not leave a lot for other small company's to use.
But that is the idea. To take total control of the internet.
To many copy right laws only make the need for pirate soft wear needed more, and other pirated things.

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I really hope that these promises come to fruition. The world governments have waited too long to accept the technological advancements of the information age and the freedom of information that this ultimately engenders. I will be keeping an eye on the progress of this; too often do politicians go back on their word, especially ones that are in bed with America :/....

Time will tell whether Cameron will falter when the pressure becomes too much for him....considering America's recent policy decision to possibly heighten censorship this pressure is something of an inevitability...

Its a shame to think that David Cameron is more likely to fold under preasure from media industry figures , protesting a law change, than he is to stop his disasterous housing benifit cap, but in truth, he is far more likely to avoid annoying the media industry than he ever is to actualy listen to the veiws of the people of his nation.

Originally posted by TrueBrit
Its a shame to think that David Cameron is more likely to fold under preasure from media industry figures , protesting a law change, than he is to stop his disasterous housing benifit cap, but in truth, he is far more likely to avoid annoying the media industry than he ever is to actualy listen to the veiws of the people of his nation.

All I can say is that I first thought when I read copyright laws, England and Cameron there was going to be a massive clampdown.
To see otherwise is something of a relief

Time will show what the outcome is.
Often they'll make a nice big sound and noise. But once their masters get wind of it, the leash is back on, the strings are tightened and they are back to being puppets again

Some things in BBC news.
maybe there is a hope for the people.

Net providers get Digital Economy Act judicial review
Eye on circuit board Plans to monitor illegal file-sharers will be scrutinised by a judge
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TalkTalk and BT have been granted judicial review of the Digital Economy Act by the High Court.
A judge will now scrutinise whether the act is legal and justifiable,
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BT and TalkTalk challenge Digital Economy Act
Man listening to music on earphones Illegal file-sharing costs the music industry millions each year, it says
BT and TalkTalk are seeking a judicial review of the controversial Digital Economy Act, BBC News has learned.
The two internet service providers want the High Court to clarify the legality of the act before it is implemented.
The act was "rushed through" parliament before the general election, they say.
Both think it had "insufficient scrutiny" and question whether its proposals to curb illegal file-sharing harm "basic rights and freedoms".
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Irish court rules in favour of ISPs in piracy case
file sharing crackdown The decision is being hailed as a victory for internet service providers
The High Court in Ireland has ruled that laws cutting off internet users who have illegally downloaded content cannot be enforced in the country.
It is a victory for Irish internet service provider UPC which took the legal action against copyright owners, including EMI and Sony.
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