Hi Kiltango, I am not so informed regarding the ACS:Law letters, but if you haven't received a copy of the code of conduct then they have not followed procedure accordingly. I am not sure whether this would invalidate the letter itself, and probably still best to send a LOD/LOR in any circumstance. It would be unwise in my opinion to rely on the fact you didn't receive a copy as any sort of reason for not replying, but I would also assume any Judge would not approve of operating outside of legal procedure. I think next week the SRA are reporting their findings into ACS:Law regarding these letters, and given the quantity of people complaining I would expect that some have complained about their adherence to the code. I must say I am not an expert, and if you are uncertain after having received a letter then a good idea to get qualified legal advice. Best wishes

Might be worthwhile contacting the CAB or ACAS. They are both very well versed in employment law.

I have been browsing this thread for a short while since being asked to help with someone else's letter. I studied Law for a while, am no expert, but I wanted to share... Your IP address is dynamic, unless you ask for a static one. At the time of the alleged infringements the IP address shown on the letter would have been assigned to you, but it probably is now assigned to someone else. Easynet is owned by BSkyB, lots of Internet Service Providers are commercially known by other names. Ignoring the letter is probably not the best practice, since you will be in default for not responding. Responding doesn't need to be scary, if you didn't do it - deny it, at least you won't be in default and you have satisfied the "rules of the game". If you haven't done what they are alleging then keep saying so. It's easy to get scared these days, we are all breaking rules everyday without even trying! What the hell is left really - the pub! Many people (like the person I know) have probably downloaded the file and NOT uploaded the file. I know many are very confused at this. I was confused of how to word the letter of response shall we call it. I read the horrid letter a few times, so far the initial page states that "made available for download" which to me says - UPLOADED not downloaded. Never answer imaginary questions, it can be tempting to supply all sorts of information - who uses the net, you have a copy but you bought it from somewhere and did this and that etc, and thus load their guns. Be to the point. Just reply to their allegations and do not elaborate. The other point is that the alleged copyright infringement is traced to your IP and not you personally, but it is you being asked personally for compensation/settlement. I would say there are so many gray areas, the Law Lords are currently likening these thieves to cowboy car clampers - I think that is about the best analogy I have heard. While the SRA are proposing some sort of statement next week. The other thing - perhaps paranoia - why is it that only those who have either "downloaded and not uploaded", or neither, are on here, where are all the BIG file sharers? Surely they would also be on here? Makes me wonder who put the file out there in the first place! I wonder.....