[Statement from Raegan MacDonald, Access Senior Policy Analyst]
"Access is ecstatic that the Parlament today, by an overwhelming majority, said "No" to ACTA, delivering the
long-awaited fatal blow to this dangerous agreement. We are overjoyed that the Parliament took this monumental
opportunity to protect human rights and an open internet. We want to recognize all of our members, organizations,
communities, and MEPs who fought so hard for ACTA's defeat.
That Parliamentarians heard the voices of citizens is encouraging -- this is democracy in action.
While we believe that artists should be compensated for their work, it never should come at the expense of our freedom
of expression and privacy online. Now we can begin a new chapter in this battle for internet freedom by working toward
much needed reform on the antiquated and often oppressive copyright laws, and promote a culture that is conducive to
creativity, free expression, and an open internet."
Access is an international NGO that promotes open access to the internet as a means to free, full and safe participation
in society and the realization of human rights. For more information, please contact Mike Rispoli, Access Campaign and
Media Strategy, at mike@accessnow.org
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