Illegal file-sharing policy criticised by BT boss

Plans to suspend the internet accounts of people who download music illegally are unfair, according to the head of Britain's biggest telecoms firm.

The Digital Economy Bill is currently going through Parliament

British Telecom's chief executive, Ian Livingston, says illegal file-sharers should be fined rather than have their internet accounts cut off.
He and other industry figures have written to the Financial Times urging changes to the Digital Economy Bill.
The bill is going through Parliament and was welcomed by the music industry.
It is seen as a weapon in the battle against online piracy.
But Mr Livingston says plans to suspend internet access for file-sharers goes against natural justice.
Instead he is calling for fines which those accused of downloading could choose to pay, or fight in court.
He said this alternative approach would "create a fund" and "you get some good, rather than getting some hurt out of people infringing copyright".