Tuesday 8:53am (27th January 2009)

UK Backs Down on 'Guilt Upon Accusation' Laws..
From The Times Online: "[last year] the Government had 'serious legislative intent' to compel internet companies to cut off customers who ignore warnings not to pirate material. However, in an interview with The Times, David Lammy, the Intellectual Property Minister, said that the Government had ruled out legislating to force ISPs to disconnect such users." ...like many news stories it confuses accusations of copyright infringement with any illegal behaviour, but this is great news for UK citizens. Unfortunately New Zealand is still leading the world on Guilt Upon Accusation laws such as 'Section 92'.