[Graham]

Originally Posted by HarryT

Thanks - that makes sense. Any indication as to when this is likely to become law?

There's a comment on the New Statesman's take on the story that it will be at least 6 months.

http://www.newstatesman.com/economic...llegal-rip-cds

Originally Posted by Charles Oppenheim

We have to wait until a Statutory Instrument is introduced, and then gets passed - another 6 months at least.

Note that the New Statesman journalist also believes DRM cirumvention to be illegal:

This format-shifting exemption is much more limited than it sounds, however, since breaking digital rights management (DRM) will remain illegal.

Graham