The Digital Rights Bill, which has been subject to much debate and speculation in recent months, will undergo significant revisions, according to ministers.
The Digital Rights Bill is aimed at checking net piracy. The bill suggests that stringent measures be undertaken against persistent net offenders. However, certain clauses mentioned in the bill have not been appreciated by consumer rights forums and companies like Facebook and Google.
These groups and companies are protesting against the government’s decision to disconnect habitual offenders, as is suggested in the bill. Section 17 of the controversial bill is also under criticism. This clause would allow ministers to exercise their powers to change laws regarding net piracy without intervention of Parliament. This rule has been lambasted by critics on the grounds that it would impede the growth of the broadband industry.
Members from both the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties have said that they will denounce the bill if the necessary alterations are not made.
The government has been responsive to the demands for alterations and has decided to make amendments in the bill. Keeping the essence of the bill intact, the Department for Business plans to make certain revisions and modifications that will be in the best interests of concerned parties. The government however has no intention to alter or drop clause 17 from the bill.
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