The Digital Economy Bill (DEB) has passed its second reading in the House of Commons, after a minor debate in which only a handful of MPs were present.
In a near-empty House of Commons, the bill was passed to the 'wash-up' phase where legislation is rushed through before parliament is dissolved later this week.
About 35 MPs out of 646 attended Tuesday evening's key Commons debate. The DEB will go to a House of Lords debate this afternoon, before becoming law.
The controversial measures could see the internet connections of those suspected of unlawful file-sharing, suspended or copyright-infringing websites blocked.
Industry insiders said that although some sections may attract lengthy discussion, it was highly likely, but not definite, that the Lords would pass the bill into law.
The lack of MPs who turned up to debate the issue was partly seen as an indication that the bill had become a “done deal”, after the Conservatives last week finally (but reluctantly) threw their weight behind the proposals.
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