The Digital Rights Bill which drew immense flak from critics may be in for a makeover, according to ministers. The bill was introduced in the latter half of 2009 in a bid to bring in some strong legal provisions to combat growing internet piracy.

Critics had raised voices against the bill calling in inflexible and also said that it had the potential for unleashing great damage to the industry. Clause 17 of the bill was specially the focus of these fears and anxieties. The clause outlined powers to ministers to change piracy laws pertaining to internet use without the need for parliamentary approval. Critics said that this would give ministers excessive and unilateral power to control the internet industry. Considering that internet is a fast growing sector, such restrictive legislation would harm growth here, analysts maintained.

In fact, protest against the clause has come from both Conservative and Liberal Democrat representatives. From the industry, majors such as Google and Facebook have made their disapproval felt in no uncertain terms.

Given these widespread attacks the government appears to have back-pedalled on the clause slightly with ministers saying that the bill is being refined. Even as Department of Business officials maintain their faith in the clause, they say that some amendments will be made to make the process more transparent.

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