http://www.teic.ie/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/piratebaylogo.gifGov should change law on illegal downloads: IFPI

Gov should change law on illegal downloads: IFPI

The Irish Government should consider legislation that forces the disconnection of persistent illegal music downloaders, the chief executive of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has said.

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