PolicyRegulatory ActionMay 25, 2026
UK High Court streamlines MPA site-blocking orders
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has expressed approval for a site-blocking order from the UK High Court of Justice. This order is intended to streamline the process for blocking access to infringing websites.
Key Takeaways
- The UK High Court of Justice issued a site-blocking order for infringing websites.
- The order is designed to streamline the process for blocking access to those sites.
- The Motion Picture Association, or MPA, publicly applauded the UK court action.
Why It Matters
For rightsholders, the immediate effect is a simpler route to block access to infringing websites in the UK. The MPA’s approval signals that major film industry groups view the High Court of Justice order as useful enforcement tooling, not just another legal ruling. The specific detail to watch next is whether other UK blocking orders use this streamlined process, since the article frames the order as a process change rather than a one-off action.
Read full article at advanced-television.com