How Many Years Do You Get In Prison For Piracy?

It depends on the seriousness of the crime.

For distributing unofficial copies, you could get a fine of up to £5,000 and possibly six months imprisonment. This applies a magistrates' court. In a crown court, you could get up to ten years imprisonment as well as a fine with no limit.

One example of a sentence was when a gang found selling unofficial DVDs via websites and local newspapers. The investigation into the crime had been going on for a year, and the gang were eventually sentenced to nine months imprisonment.

In cinemas, there are often advertisements shown about piracy. The advert usually informs people of how long they may get in prison for committing such a crime. Piracy adverts are sometimes shown on DVDs and often show people selling unofficial copies. Some DVDs may contain leaflets informing people about piracy, including a phone number for people to use if they wish to report someone who they think is committing the crime.

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