Lord Mandelson says that he hears the concerns of Internet users. But he has not altered in his determination to pursue the protectionist demands of the music and entertainment industries.
Lord Mandelson has provided his own reply to the criticism of his plans to take over direct control of Internet copyright enforcement measures. Writing as a guest contributor The Times, in an article that looks like it was dashed off in a taxi between engagements, Lord Mandelson makes it clear that he has already taken a decision in respect of the copyright and piracy issue. […]
What he doesn’t get is that the Internet is not an entertainment system. It is a public communications network. The powers that he could acquire have serious implications for civil liberties, in particular for freedom of speech. Under the UK’s own Human Rights Act, freedom of speech may only be restricted where there is a genuine public interest objective, and any measures must be specific and limited. […]
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