[p2p-research] Fwd: Help the European Parliament oppose ACTA

[Michel Bauwens]

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From: La Quadrature du Net <contact at laquadrature.net>
Date: Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 12:16 AM
Subject: Help the European Parliament oppose ACTA
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Help the European Parliament oppose ACTA



*** Four Members of the European Parliament - Zuzana Roithova (CZ, PPE),
Stavros Lambridins (GR, S&D), Alexander Alvaro (DE, ALDE) and Françoise
Casteix (FR, S&D)- have submitted a written declaration opposing ACTA [1].
***

There are now three months to obtain the signatures of the majority of
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) for the declaration to be formally
adopted by the Parliament.

"This written declaration rightly expresses concerns about democratic
circumvention and the risks that ACTA represents for fundamental freedoms.
It is a strong platform for citizens to act against ACTA and help protect
the Internet. Every European citizen who loves the Net must contact the MEPs
from his country and urge them to sign this written declaration." says
Jérémie Zimmermann, spokesperson for citizen advocacy group La Quadrature du
Net.

To find lists of MEPs by country, and contact information, go to Political
Memory [2].


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   Written declaration on the lack of a transparent process and potentially
objectionable content concerning the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement
(ACTA)

   The European Parliament,

   - having regard to Rule 123 of its Rules of Procedure,

   A. Whereas the ongoing negotiations concerning the Anti-Counterfeiting
Trade Agreement (ACTA).
   B. Whereas the co-decision role of the European Parliament in commercial
matters and its access to negotiation documents guaranteed by the Lisbon
Treaty,

   1. Considers that the proposed agreement should not indirectly impose
harmonisation of EU copyright, patent or trademark law. The principle of
subsidiarity should be respected,
   2. Declares that the Commission should immediately make all documents
related to the ongoing negotiations publicly available.
   3. Takes the view that the proposed agreement should not force
limitations upon judicial due process nor weaken fundamental rights such as
freedom of expression and the right to privacy.
   4. Stresses that the evaluation of economic and innovation risks must
take place prior to introducing criminal sanctions where civil measures are
already in place.
   5. Considers that Internet service providers should not bear liability
for the data they transmit or host through their services to an extent that
would imply prior surveillance or filtering of such data.
   6. Points out that any measure aimed at strengthening powers for
cross-border inspection and seizures of goods should not harm global access
to legal, affordable and safe medicines.
   7. Instructs its President to forward this declaration, together with the
names of the signatories, to the Commission, the Council and the parliaments
of the Member States.

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* Références *

1. more information about the Anti Counterfeiting Trade Agreement on
http://laquadrature.net/ACTA

2. http://www.laquadrature.net/wiki/MEPs_by_country


** About la Quadrature du Net **


La Quadrature du Net is an advocacy group that promotes the rights and
freedoms of citizens on the Internet. More specifically, it advocates for
the adaptation of French and European legislations to respect the founding
principles of the Internet, most notably the free circulation of knowledge.

In addition to its advocacy work, the group also aims to foster a better
understanding of legislative processes among citizens. Through specific and
pertinent information and tools, La Quadrature du Net hopes to encourage
citizens' participation in the public debate on rights and freedoms in the
digital age.

La Quadrature du Net is supported by French, European and international NGOs
including the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the Open Society Institute and
Privacy International.

List of supporting organisations :
http://www.laquadrature.net/en/they-support-squaring-net-la-quadrature-du-net


** Press contact and press room **

Jérémie Zimmermann, jz at laquadrature.net, +33 (0)615 940 675

http://www.laquadrature.net/en/press-room






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