During a week long investigation into copyright issues by BBC show Newsbeat, one TV show creator said that illegal downloading actually increased the popularity of his show.
Public Evidence In UK Spy Agencies Investigation
A parliamentary committee is to hear evidence from the public as well as from listening centres in the UK and America, and the media, as part of the widening of its inquiry into UK spy agencies’ intercept activities.
European Commission to simplify legislation
As part of its Regulatory Fitness and Performance Programme (REFIT), the European Commission has drawn up a list of the top EU regulations it wishes to simplify or withdraw in a bid to make life easier for employers and workers, as well as to boost economic growth.
IP Unit Demands Suspends Of Domain Names
Earlier this month the Intellectual Property Crime Unit of the City of London Police (PIPCU) issued urgent requests to registrars demanding that they suspend domain names that are alleged to be involved in the criminal distribution of copyrighted material.
Reform of Police Pay & Conditions
Policing Minister Damian Green has confirmed radical new plans to allow foreign police officers to be recruited to run forces in England and Wales and to allow direct-entry fast-track senior officers to start their careers without a stint on the beat.