the Pirate Party

Our Policies

The Pirate Party is a new type of political party.

A party that talks about issues the other parties ignore.

A party free from corruption and expenses scandals, free from lobbyists and party whips.

A party that is not left wing or right wing.

A party that admits it doesn't always have all the answers, and is willing to listen.

A party that wants to give you more rights not burden you with any more taxes.

We have 3 core policies:

• Reform copyright and patent law. We want to legalise non-commercial file sharing and reduce the excessive length of copyright protection, while ensuring that when creative works are sold, it's the artists who benefit, not monopoly rights holders. We want a patent system that doesn't stifle innovation or make life saving drugs so expensive that patients die.

• End the excessive surveillance, profiling, tracking and monitoring of innocent people by Government and big businesses.

• Ensure that everyone has real freedom of speech and real freedom to enjoy and participate in our shared culture...