Will France Introduce the Digital Guillotine in Europe? (La Quadrature du Net questions 3 strikes + out concept)
A good overview here: Will France Introduce the Digital Guillotine in Europe? | La Quadrature du Net.
"In contrast to the French solution, the Swedish government has rejected such a regime as disproportionate. The Swedish Ministers of Justice and Culture concluded in March 2008 that ostracism from the Internet as punishment in a society whose daily activities are increasingly intertwined with the digitally networked environment is not proportional to the infringement of copyright, especially without intention for commercial gain. Its only justification, that of deterrence, has been shown repeatedly to be ineffective. The Swedish Government has also pointed out that large owners of media content should "not use the copyright laws to defend old business models" but should do more to provide attractive alternatives to unlicensed filesharing services..."




