EU Parliament votes 663-13 against ACTA

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

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From: Richard Forno <rforno () infowarrior org>
Date: March 10, 2010 7:24:38 PM EST
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Cc: Dave Farber <dave () farber net>
Subject: EU Parliament votes 663-13 against ACTA

EU Parliament votes 663-13 against ACTA's enforcement measures

Cory Doctorow at 7:40 AM March 10, 2010

http://www.boingboing.net/2010/03/10/eu-parliament-votes.html

The European Parliament resoundingly voted against the secret Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), in a 
resounding 663 to 13 tally. The parliamentarians defied the EU executive and threatened to take the issue to the 
European Court of Justice if the EU doesn't reject ACTA's provisions on disconnection for infringement and other 
enforcement provisions.

A strong majority of MEPs (663 against and 13 in favour) today voted against the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement 
(ACTA), arguing that it flouts agreed EU laws on counterfeiting and piracy online.
In addition, the Parliament's decision today states that MEPs will go to the Court of Justice if the EU does not reject 
ACTA rules, including cutting off users from the Internet "gradually" if caught stealing content.

Though MEPs cannot participate in the ACTA talks, without the consent of the European Parliament, EU negotiators will 
have to go back to the drawing board and come up with a compromise.

http://www.boingboing.net/2010/03/10/eu-parliament-votes.html



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