Judge orders internet providers to block illegal downloading websites
by Elle Hunt from on (#25AR6)
ISPs must 'take reasonable steps to disable access' to Pirate Bay, Torrentz, TorrentHound, IsoHunt and streaming service SolarMovie
The federal court has ordered internet providers to block major illegal download or torrenting websites, such as Pirate Bay and Torrentz, in a bid to crack down on online copyright infringement.
Justice John Nicholas handed down his judgment on Thursday afternoon in Sydney, ordering internet service providers to "take reasonable steps to disable access" to Pirate Bay, Torrentz, TorrentHound, IsoHunt and the streaming service SolarMovie within 15 working days.
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