Cleveland copyright cops commit copyright crime
Found on The Inquirer on Tuesday, 23 September 2008
The police force responsible for busting a ring of illegal music downloaders which went by the name of OINK (now that's just begging for trouble) is in danger of being hauled before the beak for copyright theft itself.
The PRS says that only 11 of the 43 UK forces have paid for the right to play music in canteens and social areas at nicks up and down the country.
"We continue to assess the position and are seeking advice to determine if we are required by law to spend a significant amount of public money, which we consider is better committed to crime fighting, in this way."
Oh,I didn't know it was ok for the police to ignore laws and fines because they think they have better use for the money.