Proceeding contribution from Lord Howard of Rising (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 20 January 2010. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Digital Economy Bill [HL].

Digital Economy Bill [HL]

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Razzall, has identified another loss that might occur to an interested party that does not appear to be covered by the provisions. What would occur if the copyright owner followed the code meticulously but an error was still made? Who would bear the subsequent damages? The noble Lord also raised the important point that an internet service provider is a conduit—merely a provider of a means of communication between two people—and, as such, should not be involved.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 716 c1036
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Access Codes of practice Appeals Broadcasting Costs Competition Computer networks Copyright Communication Fees and charges ICT Internet Ofcom Tribunals Subscriptions Internet service providers
Legislation: Digital Economy Bill (HL) 2009-10
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Digital Economy Bill [HL]

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