Today (12 May), French Parliament approved a bill that will cut Internet connections of repeat file sharers after “three strikes”. The legislation passed by a vote of 296 to 233 and goes before the French Senate Wednesday, where it is expected to pass. If adopted, warning messages from HADOPI should be sent to file sharing Internet users as early as this fall. The first disconnections will begin in 2010. Continue reading...
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15.5.09
French Assembly Passes Three Strikes Bill
9.5.09
French “Three Strikes” Delayed, Pirate Party in Parliament?
File sharing has received much criticism over the past few months, but it’s also garnering support. This afternoon, the French Assembly postponed voting on the “three-strikes” measure against repeat file sharers until next week, because Socialist deputies have presented amendments that the Assembly must examine.
In the meantime, a survey conducted by the Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter found that over five per cent of 1,500 people surveyed said they would support the Swedish Pirate Party. Since the minimum for a seat in European Parliament is four per cent, the party might have a chance in the upcoming elections in June. Continue reading...
3.3.09
MGMT Sues French President For Copyright Infringement
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