The new structure is suggested as follows. Once an individual has been warned about a third online copyright infringement, he or she will enter a mechanism which will see them reported to a judge. After a hearing the judge will have the power to cut the individual off from the Internet, issue a fine of up to 300,000 euros, or even hand out a 2 year jail sentence.
Furthermore, innocent ISP account holders who find themselves accused over the infringements of a 3rd party could be found guilty of negligence, risking a maximum 1,500 euro fine and a 4 week disconnection.
