European Parliament rapporteur quits in Acta protest. 27 January 2012Last updated at 09:24 ET By Dave Lee Technology Reporter Mr Arif's resignation follows protests in several locations across Poland Negotiations over a controversial anti-piracy agreement have been described as a "masquerade" by a key Euro MP.
Acta: Germany delays signing anti-piracy agreement. 10 February 2012Last updated at 13:55 ET The anti-piracy proposals have prompted protests across Europe Germany has halted signing a controversial anti-piracy accord, the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (Acta), after the justice ministry voiced concerns.
A foreign ministry spokesperson told AFP that the delay was to "give us time to carry out further discussions". Latvia put off ratification on Friday. Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia have already delayed the process. International protests against the agreement are expected on Saturday. The Associated Press reports Germany's that Justice ministry believes the legislation is unnecessary in Germany and that the European Parliament should vote on Acta before the country considers it for ratification.
Anti-Acta websites currently list more than 50 protests scheduled to take place across Germany on Saturday. Last week about 2,000 people marched in the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana against Acta. Acta protests: Thousands take to streets across Europe. 11 February 2012Last updated at 13:57 ET By Dave Lee Technology Reporter Marchers in London gathered outside British Music House, home to several major rights holders Thousands of people have taken part in co-ordinated protests across Europe in opposition to a controversial anti-piracy agreement.
Significant marches were held in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands against the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (Acta). Around 200 protesters gathered in central London outside the offices of rights holder representative groups. Demonstrators argued that Acta will limit freedom of speech online. However the agreement's supporters insist it will not alter existing laws, and will instead provide protection for content creators in the face of increasing levels of online piracy. Acta: EU court to rule on anti-piracy agreement. The European Union's highest court has been asked to rule on the legality of a controversial anti-piracy agreement.
The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (Acta) has been criticised by rights campaigners who argue it could stifle free expression on the internet. EU trade head Karel De Gucht said the court will be asked to clarify whether the treaty complied with "the EU's fundamental rights and freedoms". The agreement has so far been signed by 22 EU member states. The European Commission said it "decided today to ask the European Court of Justice for a legal opinion to clarify that the Acta agreement and its implementation must be fully compatible with freedom of expression and freedom of the internet". Several key countries, including Germany and Poland, have backed away from the treaty amid protests in several European cities.
Acta is set to be debated by the European Parliament in June. 'Misinformation and rumour' Acta's backers face strong opposition within the EU. Acta: Key EU votes due on controversial piracy treaty. 31 May 2012Last updated at 12:58 GMT By Dave Lee Technology reporter After the votes the European Parliament will have the final say on the future of Acta Three key EU committees have voted against the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (Acta).
The treaty, which aims to curb piracy, was rejected by committees tasked with assessing its legality and impact on civil liberties and industry. To date 22 member states, including the UK, have signed the treaty - but it is yet to be formally ratified. Just Say 'No' to ACTA. Privacy Policy Last modified: November 11, 2011 This Privacy Policy is continually under review to ensure your privacy and security.
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