Government piracy measures draconian and ill-considered - Foster

“We cannot allow the Government to rush through proposals which could lead to innocent people being cut off from vital internet services," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Culture Secretary.

Commenting on the Government’s announcement of new measures that could see people who illegally download films and music cut off from the internet, Don Foster said:

“Illegal downloading poses an extremely serious threat to our creative industries, but this is a draconian and ill-considered move by the Government.

“A similar law has been rejected in France and we must hope the same happens here.

“While action needs to be taken against piracy, the Government must give careful consideration to concerns over privacy and ensure proper legal processes are followed.

“We cannot allow the Government to rush through proposals which could lead to innocent people being cut off from vital internet services.”