[V3.Co.Uk] EU Parliament votes against delaying ACTA decison

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In a 21 to five vote, the European Parliament’s international trade committee ruled not to stall the final decision on the controversial anti-couterfeiting proposal. The decision has since been welcomed by activist groups.

« [Today’s vote] demonstrates a growing understanding of ACTA’s issues by a wide range of MEPs, and an ability to avoid the procedural traps set up by the EU Commission and some pro-ACTA MEPs, » said Philippe Aigrain, co-founder of citizens group La Quadrature du Net.

« It is a promising step, but only the final rejection of ACTA will settle the issue. »

Jérémie Zimmermann, also of La Quadrature du Net, added, « The Commission and the rapporteur’s tricks have been avoided, and the Parliament can now proceed with its works on ACTA. MEPs will have to shed light on the democratic and political issues raised by ACTA, such as the extra-judicial measures aimed at stepping up the repression of online sharing. » […]

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