It was announced on Friday (September 13) that the new police intellectual property crime unit (PIPCU) has made a lightning start by carrying out its first raid and arresting two men in Birmingham and seizing thousands of suspected counterfeit box sets, including titles such as CSI and Game of Thrones, worth around £40,000.
You Saw It On TV
As of next month, live broadcasts of legal arguments and final judgements in criminal and civil cases in the Court of Appeal will be allowed after ministers gave the move their final approval earlier this week. However, victims, witnesses, jurors and defendants will not be filmed.
Ofcom Sees Copyright Infringement As “Minor Activity”
According to the latest research from regulator Ofcom, under a fifth of internet users have accessed content online illegally, with only 18 per cent of television programmes being in breach of copyright laws.
Legal Right To Therapy For Adopted Children
The Government has announced that the adoptive parents of children who need therapy will be supported by a £19.3m fund from 2015 in a bid to help children who have been neglected and abused after calls for more support for families to ensure that adoptions do not break down.
Anti-Lobbying Laws Rethink
The Government’s proposed anti-lobbying laws have been amended after charities warned the Leader of the Commons that the new Bill could affect their ability to campaign.