Acta protests: Thousands take to streets across Europe

Dave Lee
BBC News
February 12, 2012

Thousands of people have taken part in co-ordinated protests across Europe in opposition to a controversial anti-piracy agreement.

Significant marches were held in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands against the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (Acta).

Around 200 protesters gathered in central London outside the offices of rights holder representative groups.

Demonstrators argued that Acta will limit freedom of speech online.

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This article was posted: Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 4:24 pm

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