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Tue 10 Oct 2010Ruling means internet users will not be cut off for engaging in music piracy
ANALYSIS: GIVEN THAT Mr Justice Peter Charleton had previously been lauded by the music industry, and U2 manager Paul McGuinness in particular, for his tough stance against copyright infringement online, his decision that there is no basis in Irish law to disconnect persistent filesharers was not expected.
In his 78-page judgment the judge makes it clear that he believes “the business of the recording companies is being devastated by internet piracy”.
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