Facing increasing criticism, the UK government has agreed to water down the Digital Economy Bill. Press reports indicate that it plans to offer a compromise on a provision that would limit the power to amend copyright laws with limited review.
UK Digital Economy Bill To Be Watered Down
January 13, 2010
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