. . LAW : TECHNOLOGY : INTERNET : COPYRIGHT: LAW : INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY : PRIVACY : FREEDOM OF SPEECH : CENSORSHIP: ACTA Opposition Grows as Pirate Party UK Joins Day of Action . . ACTA Opposition Grows as Pirate Party UK Joins Day of ActionProtests against controversial copyright agreement planned for London, Glasgow and Nottingham on Saturday
John Plunkett Guardian.co.uk Monday 6 February 2012 09.00 EST . .The Pirate Party UK will join an international day of action against controversial copyright agreement Acta on Saturday with protests planned for London, Glasgow and Nottingham.
.Acta, or the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, sparked opposition from internet users who fear it will lead to online censorship.
.Pirate Party UK leader Loz Kaye said: "We saw what the combination of protest and political pressure achieved with the dropping of Sopa [the Stop Online Piracy Act].
."But the threats to digital rights and civil liberties aren't over. It's vital that we send a clear message that the people of Europe don't want Acta."
.A far-reaching agreement that aims to harmonise international standards in areas that often fall victim to intellectual property theft, such as music, film and fashion, Acta has been signed off by the UK and more than 20 other EU member states.
.Opponents fear that it will also lead authorities to block content on the internet.
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