[members-discuss] Update on police order of 8 November

Dear all,

In the interest of transparency, I'd like to update you on the Dutch
police order issued to the RIPE NCC on 8 November 2011 to temporarily
lock a registration of four IP address blocks in the RIPE Registry until
22 March 2012.

As mentioned earlier, we are working on full disclosure of the
background documents. You can read a copy of the police order here:
https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/member-support/police-order-8-november-2011

We will update you if and when any other publishable materials become
available.

We have received independent legal advice and are in discussion with the
appropriate authorities. We intend to pursue this matter further in
Dutch court to establish a precedent so that we are certain of our
rights regarding such orders.

The RIPE NCC is committed to acting in the best interest of its
membership and we will continue to inform you and the Internet community
on this matter as it progresses.

I'd also like to take this opportunity to clarify that we have not
withdrawn, removed or reclaimed the address blocks in question.

kind regards,

Axel