Broadband users urged to oppose file-sharing laws
19 March 2010 13:12:34
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| Broadband users could soon be affected by new laws. |
The digital economy bill cleared the House of Lords this week after junior minister Lord Young of Norwood Green agreed to replace a clause that would have given ministers the power to change online copyright laws without requiring further legislation.
A suggested amendment put forward by the Liberal Democrats was deemed to be unenforceable.
However, Lord Young told peers: "It is our intention to try to bring forward, as the bill moves to the Commons, a clause that would seek to ultimately achieve the same effect."
Critics are attempting to delay the bill's approval, with campaign website 38 Degrees describing the proposals as "draconian".
The organisation claims that the government is trying to rush the legislation through quietly "without proper debate" and is urging broadband users to contact their local MPs.
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