UK Protests Against “Three-Strikes” Proposals

The BBC reports growing protests from consumers and rights group against the Digital Economy bill which was introduced on November 19 in the British Parliament. The bill proposes a “three strikes” rule in tackling copyright infringement via illegal file-sharing, which could lead to the eventual suspension of a user’s internet access. There is currently a petition titled “Don’t Disconnect Us” asking for the government to reconsider this proposed law.