European Parliament decisively rejects ACTA

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Much-criticised Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement thrown out by MEPs

ACTA, the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, has been roundly rejected in a vote by the European Parliament. Members of European Parliament voted 478 against ACTA, while only 39 voted in favour. ...

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