John McKinlay - Barwinska fine gives war on file-sharing a higher intensity

DRIVEN by the internet revolution, illegal downloading of films and music has grown massively over the last few years with research showing that up to six million people in the UK participate in illegal file-sharing each year.

For some time the problem appeared to be intensifying, with broadband take-up and rapidly increasing internet speeds, coupled with fiercely competitive communication companies.

Now, however, it seems the tide is turning against file-sharers. Last...