High Court backs tougher measures for blocking Premier League pirates

The court heard that while there had been considerable success in disrupting the pirates, a more dynamic order was required because of quickly changing technology

The High Court has approved measures to block the illegal streaming of Premier League matches. Pictured is Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson, centre, celebrating after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool at the Hawthorns stadium in West Bromwich, England, on Sunday, May 16. Picture: Laurence Griffiths/Pool via AP

The High Court has approved new measures by the English Football Association to step up its efforts to block pirates who illegally stream Premier League matches in Ireland.

The FA Premier League (FAPL) company obtained its first blocking order here in July 2019 in an effort to combat illegal streaming, which the court heard previously had become ubiquitous in the UK. Similar blocking orders have been obtained in the UK.