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Enforcement
MIPI regularly undertakes criminal investigations in relation to music piracy reports. Investigations undertaken by MIPI range from market stallholders to sophisticated organised criminal enterprises. Where appropriate, contact is made with Law Enforcement agencies to progress these matters. MIPI also welcomes Law Enforcement agencies contacting it in relation to allegations of music piracy.
To assist law enforcement agencies in the detection and prosecution of music piracy, MIPI has prepared a detailed Criminal Prosecution of Music Piracy Kit which is available to Law Enforcement upon request.
Common areas where MIPI regularly assists Law Enforcement are as follows:
- Investigation and surveillance of suspects;
- Identification of pirate music product;
- Statements of investigators where required;
- Trap purchases of the illegally copied music product;
- Surveillance photos;
- Preparation of a search warrant application;
- Attendance at the execution of the warrant and assistance with identification of illegal product;
- Catalogue of evidence seized;
- Storage of evidence if required;
- Copyright evidence to support any charges laid;
- Preparation of indictments for charges to be laid;
- A full brief of evidence; and
- Attendance at any later court appearances.
MIPI is also happy to provide training and education to Law Enforcement agencies on music piracy and its prosecution.
For further information please contact:
Dean Mitchell
Investigations Manager, MIPI
Ph: 02 8569 1176
e-mail: mipi@mipi.com.au
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