70% oppose internet ban for filesharers, poll shows

Courtesy guardian.co.uk Technology  Sun, 10/18/2009 - 12:43

Plans to force internet service providers (ISPs) to disconnect suspected illegal downloaders have been roundly rejected in a new YouGov poll, the first time public opinion has been tested on the issue.

Nearly 70% of those polled said someone suspected of illegal downloading should have a right to a trial in court before restrictions on their use of the internet were imposed.

Only 16% were in favour of automatic procedures based on accusations by copyright holders such as musicians,...

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