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Brussels proposes stiff sentences for counterfeiters

The European Commissions is proposing a new law under which criminal sanctions would be applied against those involved in counterfeiting and piracy.

Justice commissioner Franco Frattini announced the proposal, representing a criminal law dimension against counterfeiting and piracy at a pan European level, on Wednesday (26 April).

"This directive contains for the first time penal sanctions, including jail, to combat this crime," noted Mr Frattini.

The proposed measures are ...

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Commissioner Frattini - "shocked" by the statistics on counterfeiting (Photo: European Commission)

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