Digital Economy Act

The Act gives Ofcom the responsibility of enforcing ISPs' obligations. A fine of up to £250,000 can be levied on those in contravention; that limit can be raised by the Secretary of State with Parliament's consent.

The Act also allows the Secretary of State to define, with the consent of Parliament, the "sharing of costs" incurred from the Act's legal processes. The order can require reimbursements to be made by rightsholders and/or ISPs, and in the case of appeals, subscribers.

The act also allows people to have their internet slowed down or if they continue stopped completely. The first time you are caught they send you a written warning, then you get a stronger warning and then the third time if you still continue they slow your internet down then if you continue they have the right to stop your internet all together.

Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Economy_Act_2010