Thread: EU court to rule on Acta legality

22 February 2012 Last updated at 07:10 ET
The European Union's highest court has been asked to rule on the legality of a controversial anti-piracy agreement.
The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (Acta) has been criticised by rights campaigners who argue it could stifle free expression on the internet.
EU trade head Karel De Gucht said the court will be asked to clarify whether the treaty complied with "the EU's fundamental rights and freedoms".
The agreement has so far been signed by 22 EU member states.


Article Source : BBC News

Similar Newsgab Articles:

• Indians pick up 2013 option on Acta (AP)
• Court to rule on German HIV star
• Doubts on legality of body scanners
• Legality of Iraq invasion under scrutiny
• Button waits on F1 car's legality