The Digital Economy Act

By nickposkitt

  • Digital Britain Final Report

    Digital Britain Final Report
    The makings of the Digital Economy Act were first presented in June 2009, in the form of the Digital Britain Final Report. Digital Britain Final Report

  • Queen's Speech 2009

    Queen's Speech 2009
    "My Government will introduce a Bill to ensure the communications infrastructure is fit for the digital age, supports future economic growth, delivers competitive communications and enhances public service broadcasting." BBC Democracy Live: Queen's Speech 2009

  • Digital Economy Bill: First reading

    Digital Economy Bill: First reading
    The Digital Economy Act, then just a bill, was first presented to the House of Commons in the UK today.

  • Digital Economy Bill: Second reading

    Digital Economy Bill: Second reading
    The controversial Digital Economy Bill was given its second reading today. The Digital Economy Bill gets its second reading before Parliament

  • Digital Economy Bill: Committee stage

    Digital Economy Bill: Committee stage
    The Digital Economy Bill makes it through committee stage despite strong protests from various online groups. 7 Apr: Digital Economy Bill explained

  • Digital Economy Bill passed

    Digital Economy Bill passed
    MPs voted and approved the Digital Economy Bill despite strong arguments and opposition from the public. Digital Economy Bill passed amid MP complaints

  • Act comes into force

    Act comes into force
    From this day on, the Digital Economy Act was officially in force.