Category Archives: Internet

In which the coalition falls prey to paternalism

Posted on December 19, 2010 by David

Ed Vaizey, the Communications Minister, is urging Internet service providers to start blocking their customers’ access to pornographic websites, with the stated goal of “protecting children”. Ministers believe broadband providers should consider automatically blocking sex sites, individuals being required to … Continue reading →

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An apology, and a musical interlude

Posted on December 2, 2010 by David

One of the occupational hazards of political blogging, being a controversial and a fast-paced enterprise, is the peril of foot-in-mouth syndrome. On occasion, like most people, I say things which are poorly-thought-out or poorly-expressed, and which cause readers – often, … Continue reading →

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A challenge to the Digital Economy Act

Posted on November 26, 2010 by David

An important, though under-reported, news story: British Telecom and TalkTalk, two of the UK’s major internet service providers, have brought judicial review proceedings in the High Court, arguing that a number of provisions of the Digital Economy Act are inconsistent … Continue reading →

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