Rush to pass digital bill will 'sidestep democracy'

Courtesy guardian.co.uk Technology  Fri, 03/19/2010 - 16:37

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A group of senior public figures have called on the government to abandon its plan to push through controversial digital economy bill before the election, amid claims that the move could "sidestep" the democratic process.

Earlier this week the government revealed that it wants to force the digital economy bill - which includes the controversial "three strikes" rule to cut off the internet connections of those accused of illegal...


 

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