New Clause 1 — Deterrence of Piracy, Counterfeiting Etc.

Part of Communications Bill — [2nd Allotted Day] – in the House of Commons at 1:30 pm on 4 March 2003.

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Photo of Mr Richard Allan Mr Richard Allan Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills), Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) 1:30, 4 March 2003

For the sake of accuracy, may I make it clear that the person accused in Norway had written the computer program to be able to play his legitimately purchased DVDs on the Linux and not the Windows operating system. That is why the court found in his favour. There was no suggestion that he was copying for resale or anything like that. He merely wanted to watch his DVDs and was smart enough to find a way of doing that.