Rejection of Judicial Review on Digital Economy Act disappoints BT

The government of the United Kingdom has earned a favourable ruling fro the High Court in a judicial review of the controversial Digital Review Act, sought by two leading telecommunications service providers operating in the United Kingdom, BT and TalkTalk.

As a matter of fact, TalkTalk and BT were calling for amendments to the anti-illegal filesharing legislation that had triggerred off some controversy, on grounds of inadequate scrutiny besides incompatibility with the European law.

Nevertheless, the principle of assuming measures for tackling the illegal downloading of copyright materials including movies, music and books was upheld by the Justice Kenneth Parker.

The legal challenge launched by the two prominent internet service providers of the country was rejected by the judge, ruling that the broadband suppliers could be asked to pay a share of the expenditure involved in the operation of a fresh system of mass notification, which did not include Ofcom expenses.

TechRadar online magazine was told by a BT spokesman that the company was disappointed with the judicial review's outcome.

The BT spokesman stated that the company was reviewing the lengthy and complex judgement, with the protection of their customers being deemed as their main priority. He added that they would be considering their options once they have comprehensively understood the implications for their businesses and customers.