France: pirates face internet ban
In France, those who engage in file piracy face the possibility of having their Internet access blocked. On Tuesday, the French National Assembly voted in favor of a bill that provides new tools in the fight against the illegal downloading of movies, music, and software.
In France, pirates must fear having their Internet access blocked. On Tuesday, the French National Assembly voted in favor of a bill that offers new possibilities in the fight against the illegal downloading of films, music or software. Among other things, judges are to be allowed to cut off repeat offenders' access to the global data network for up to one year. Heavy fines and even prison sentences are also possible.
The law has not yet come into force; it still has to go through the Senate. However, in view of the majority, its approval is considered certain - at the National Assembly on Tuesday, 285 MPs voted in favor of the law and 225 against.
The law has not yet come into force; it still has to go through the Senate. However, in view of the majority, its approval is considered certain - at the National Assembly on Tuesday, 285 MPs voted in favor of the law and 225 against.
