That huge sigh of relief is the sound of those businesses who were paid surprise visits by TS last year – with no warning or warrant – the offenders were consequently carted off for prosecution.
Critics are saying that this is a waste of time and a misuse of public money as Gordon Brown has given a tidy sum of £5 million towards enforcing copyright, meaning Trading Standards now has the power and duty to enforce against any criminal copyright offences – be afraid, be very afraid.
The Director General of The Federation, John Lovelock, states: “Technology is constantly giving criminals new ways of committing crimes and theft is a major issue that has to be addressed. As a result we intend to fully co-operate with Trading Standards so that together we can clamp down on those responsible for piracy and protect owners of Intellectual Property.”
Dave Holland, Cardiff Trading Standards, added: “Trading standards may now work in cooperation with representative bodies to enforce the law surrounding copyright infringement.”
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