French politicians have unexpectedly rejected a bill that would have cut off the internet connections of anyone found to be repeatedly downloading music or videos without paying for them. The legislation would also have led to the creation of the world’s first state surveillance system on web pirates.The fiercely contested bill was rejected today in a sparsely attended vote in the National Assembly.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/apr/09/france-illegal-downloads-state-surveillanceFrance Rejects Plan to Curb Internet Piracy
In what the French government denounced as a “sad comedy,” lawmakers on Thursday rejected President Nicolas Sarkozy’s plan to bolster the movie and music industries by cutting off the Internet connections of persistent copyright pirates.The surprise outcome delayed, but may not kill, the most far-reaching initiative by any government in the battle against unauthorized file-sharing. It is also a major embarrassment for Mr. Sarkozy, who has rallied sufficient legislative support for other measures popular with French media companies, like phasing out advertising on public television.
http://nytimes.com/2009/04/10/technology/internet/10net.htmlSetback for Sarkozy as French parliament rejects controversial internet law
President Sarkozy suffered an embarrassing setback in his efforts to curb illegal downloading when an opposition ploy led Parliament to reject a controversial new law that would cut off internet service to offenders.The bill had already been passed by both houses in a first reading but the sudden arrival of Socialist MPs in a near-empty chamber led to a 21-15 vote defeat on the final vote in the National Assembly.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article6067641.eceFrench reject internet piracy law
French politicians have rejected a bill which proposed that people caught downloading music illegally three times should be cut off from the internet.The legislation, backed by President Nicolas Sarkozy, would have set a tough global precedent in cracking down on internet piracy.The music industry has been calling for stricter laws as revenues have fallen.Ministers said an amended version of the bill would go before parliament in the next few weeks.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7992262.stmFrench parliament unexpectedly kills Net piracy bill
The French parliament on Thursday voted down an Internet piracy law, which had largely been expected to pass.The “Creation and Internet” law, which won the preliminary approval of the parliament last week, would compel Internet service providers to take graduated actions against customers accused of illegally downloading copyrighted material. After warning a customer against such actions for a third time, an ISP could suspend the person’s Internet access for up to a year.
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http://www.zdnetasia.com/news/business/0,39044229,62053061,00.htmFrench Internet piracy law defeated in parliament
France’s parliament rejected a bill on Thursday that proposed disconnecting Internet users if they download music or films illegally, with the ruling UMP party failing to turn out in force to approve the law.Backed by President Nicolas Sarkozy’s government, the legislation was meant to quell the flow of free songs and films on the Internet that has hurt the revenues of artists and production companies.
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http://uk.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUKTRE5383EY20090409French parliament rejects new piracy laws
A bill before the French parliament that would enforce a ‘three strikes and you’re out’ rule on internet users suspected of piracy has been defeated in a surprise turnaround.The “Creation and Internet” law would have required the setting up of a government agency that would tell internet service providers (ISPs) to take action against suspected file sharers. After a first offence the user would be warned by email, a second would elicit a written warning and on the third offence the user would be cut off.
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French MPs reject controversial plan to crack down on illegal downloaders
French politicians have unexpectedly rejected a bill that would have cut off the internet connections of anyone found to be repeatedly downloading music or videos without paying for them. The legislation would also have led to the creation of the world’s first state surveillance system on web pirates.