Pirate Party UK facts for kids
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Pirate Party UK
Pirate Party UK
Welsh: Plaid Môr-leidr DU |
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| Leader | Harley James Faggetter |
| Chair of the Board | Adrian Farrel |
| Founded | 30 July 2009 |
| Headquarters | Unit 6941, PO Box 4336, Manchester, M61 0BW |
| Membership (2018) |  260 |
| Ideology | Pirate politics Civil libertarianism |
| Colours | Purple, black and white |
The Pirate Party UK (often called PPUK) was a political party in the United Kingdom. A political party is a group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be run. They work together to get their members elected to government.
The Pirate Party UK wanted to change rules about copyright and patents. They also cared a lot about people's privacy. This meant they wanted less watching by the government and big companies. They strongly supported freedom of speech and being able to express yourself freely. The party started on 30 July 2009 and ended on 9 November 2020.
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What Was the Pirate Party UK?
The Pirate Party UK was part of a bigger worldwide movement. This movement included "Pirate Parties" in many different countries. These parties usually focus on digital rights and freedoms. They believe in open access to information and protecting personal privacy online.
Their Main Ideas
The Pirate Party UK had several key goals. They wanted to make sure people had control over their own information. They also believed in fair rules for sharing creative works.
Protecting Your Privacy
One big goal was to protect people's privacy. This means keeping your personal information safe. The party wanted to stop governments and businesses from watching what people do online. They believed everyone should have the right to keep their digital lives private.
The party wanted to update laws about copyright and patents. Copyright protects things like music, books, and movies. Patents protect new inventions. The Pirate Party felt these laws needed to be fairer. They wanted to make it easier for people to share and build upon creative works. They thought this would help new ideas and art grow.
Speaking Freely
Supporting freedom of speech was very important to them. This means people should be able to say what they think. They believed everyone should have the right to express their ideas. This includes expressing yourself online without fear.
When Was the Party Active?
The Pirate Party UK was founded on 30 July 2009. It was active for over 11 years. The party officially stopped being a political party on 9 November 2020.
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Pirate Party UK's former leader Loz Kaye
