Like many across the world, we have been following the Pirate Bay trial closely. Some call it “the trial of the century”. This may not be an overstatement, as the stakes are high indeed. The major Record Lables, along with most of hollywood, are mounting charges against pirate bay for accessory to breaking copyright law by helping millions of Internet users download protected works. The future policy concerning how to handle the question of file sharing of copyright, as well as the future of the music business, will be directly influenced by its outcome. Rather than give you the low down of the trial proceeding we thought we would provide some good links from which you can follow the trial.

The Local – A Swedish news service reporting in English. They have great up to date reporting on the developments of the Pirate Bay trial.

WIRED - as always, the folks at wired are writing interesting and insightful articles about the Pirate Bay trial. Don’t forget to check the links on the “see also” section, and the hundreds in insightful comments.

The independent – Reporting by a major newspaper in the UK.

The Pirate Bay – Pirate bay have a dedicated area of the sit focussing on the trial. Always a fun read.