After earlier labeling throttling and disconnection measures against file-sharers as “futile”, Labour Party MP Tom Watson says that Peter Mandelson has been “hoodwinked” on piracy.
Tom WatsonWith the support of dozens of other politicians, last month UK Labour Party MP Tom Watson tabled an Early Day Motion in which he questioned government proposals to disconnect file-sharers.
Calling the measures “futile”, Watson said those accused deserved the right to legal redress.
Watson also says that he has seen no evidence that these measures will decrease piracy, nor will the industry benefit financially.
“I don’t think they will bring income in to the music industry,” he said.
Now the outspoken MP says that Lord Mandelson has been deceived by the likes of IFPI and the BPI into supporting the proposals for throttling and disconnections.
“I admire Peter Mandelson’s attempt to support the creative industries but I am afraid he has been hoodwinked by the music industry lobby.”
There are others, however, who feel that Mandelson has simply laid a trap for the opposition Conservative Party. Time will tell, but in any event, this issue is far from done.
Source: FreakBits
